Based on a very popular column in the Monthly magazine, AUSTRALIAN ENCOUNTERS is a one-of-a-kind multi-platform project. With abundant humour, it tells of 10 true encounters – public and private, ill-fated and fortuitous – between a renowned Australian and an international mover and shaker. Featuring politicians, socialites, film stars, artists, entrepreneurs and sporting legends, the portraits capture their subjects in a single, fleeting moment, when paths crossed and personalities collided. They also present a wonderfully fresh perspective on some of the most intriguing moments in the grand narrative of Australian history.