Shining a light on emerging photomedia artists at the Museum of Australian Photography

Melbourne's future photographers on display.
A red flower lies across the spotlight of a sewing machine's needle and thread.

To showcase the next generation of emerging photographers, Develop will display a curated selection of works by 2024 Bachelor-degree graduates from across Melbourne’s tertiary institutions. The annual exhibition features a variety of styles and techniques from the artists of six universities and will be open from 7 May to 16 June 2025 at the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh).

Develop is more than an exhibition – it is an investment in the future of photography. By championing the next generation, we celebrate fresh ideas, technical exploration and the limitless potential of emerging voices,” Connor says. “In doing so, we affirm the importance of photography as both an artistic practice and a critical tool for understanding the world.”

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Allison is an intern at ArtsHub. She is based in Melbourne where she writes and studies Arts at Monash University. Allison is passionate about all things creative with experience spanning music, dance and film.