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Portrait Stories use video, multimedia and sound to present the stories of the artists and subjects in the National Portrait Gallery's collection. This series is produced with funds donated by Tim Fairfax AC.
2 minutes
A visual exploration of themes depicted in 'The Jester' by Lionel Lindsay.
2 minutes
An interview with Victorian Tapestry Workshop artists Sue Walker and Christopher Pyett.
2 minutes
Interview with Vali Myers' friend, Dimmi, the lift-attendant at the Nicholas Building in Melbourne.
2 minutes
An exploration of the role of artists such as John Webber who, whilst a member of Cook’s crew over many voyages, created paintings and drawings of the situations and people the explorers encountered.
3 minutes
An interview with Australian astronaut, Dr. Andy Thomas, who describes the experience of space travel.
2 minutes
An interview with iconic Australian artist, Chris O'Doherty (otherwise known as Reg Mombassa)
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