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MGA David Moore, Harry Seidler, Killara, Sydney 1984 (detail)

LEGACY. Your Collection. Our Story

For over 30 years Monash Gallery of Art’s (MGA) benefactors have been instrumental in the development of the only public collection solely dedicated to Australian photography, and it all started with a tapestry don...

2017 Australian Life winner_Amy Jean Harding_Beryl and Jesus AAR

Everyday Australian Life caught on camera returns for 2018

June 4 - Creative Industries, Photography

Professional and amateur photographers are invited to capture their most magical, inspiring or everyday experiences for one of the country’s biggest photography competitions. The Australian Life photography competition a...

Emerging Photographer wins 2018 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize

May 11 - Creative Industries, Exhibitions, Photography

At Juniper Hall in Paddington earlier this week, 22 year-old emerging Melbourne photographer James Bugg has been announced the winner of the 2018 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize (MCPP). The judges of the Australia’...

AGNSW Robert Mapplethorpe, 'Self-portrait', 1980 (detail). © Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation

Robert Mapplethorpe: the perfect medium

October 24 - Exhibitions, Photography

A comprehensive survey exhibition of one of the most influential American artists of the late 20th century, the Art Gallery of New South Wales presents Robert Mapplethorpe: the perfect medium from 27 October 2017. Showca...

Tamara Dean: Force of Nature

August 22 - Exhibitions, Photography

Photographic artist Tamara Dean examines the longstanding relationship of Australians with waterholes and rivers in her exhibition, Force of Nature – currently on show at The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery, Bal...

BIFB David LaChapelle, Last Supper from Jesus Is My Homeboy series, 2003 (detail)

David LaChapelle exhibition headlines Ballarat International Foto Bien...

August 18 - Exhibitions, Photography

An exhibition of 65 works by iconic American photographer David LaChapelle headlines the month-long Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) when it opens at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on Saturday 19 August 2017. LaC...

BIFB MKPP George Fetting Lee Lin Chin (detail)

Finalists announced for inaugural Martin Kantor Portrait Prize

July 15 - Exhibitions, Latest News, Photography

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale has announced the 28 finalists in the running for the inaugural Martin Kantor Portrait Prize. Presented as part of the 2017 Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) and with a ...

CoS Australian Life Winner - Jon Lewis, Barber Shop, 2016

Sharing a unique lens on life in Australia

June 14 - Creative Industries, Photography

Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit images that depict their interpretation of life in Australia for one of the country’s most prestigious photography exhibition and prizes. Snappers across the c...