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A black and white Surrealist photograph by Australian artist Max Dupain, which includes a small, broken statue and strange curving lines.
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Man Ray and Max Dupain exhibition coming to Heide

Man Ray’s influence on Max Dupain – and the significant roles their respective partners, Lee Miller and Olive Cotton played…

de-centre re-centre: installation view of a photographic exhibition in a gallery space. Four landscape orientation photographs of faces of Aboriginal women are placed on a wall in the foreground of this image.
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Exhibition review: de-centre re-centre, Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery

A cohesive survey exhibition that points to the strong relevance of photographic media within the wider context of contemporary art.

Steve Young's macrophotography focuses on ancient life barely a micron in size. Here: the metatrichica floraformis. Image: Steve Young
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Groundbreaking macrophotography offers glimpse into Queensland's prehistory

In deep regional Queensland, a retired commercial photographer is finding new life in macrophotography, focusing on ancient life.

Campbell Addy, 'The First Rainbow', 2023. Solo exhibition slated for Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2025. A cropped photo depicting five black female-presenting figures from the collarbone upwards painting in five different colours.
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The latest photography news at a glance

Photo wins and headline announcements – the latest news in photography.

Spencer Tunick is part of Melt Festival 2024.
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Spencer Tunick and 5500 nude models shut down Brisbane traffic

As part of Melt Festival 2024, Spencer Tunick invited thousands of people to participate in a large-scale nude artwork.

Jimmie Nicol (far right) with John, George and Paul at the start of The Beatles’ Adelaide tour. Photograph captured by Vic Grimmett with pre-sale estimate $1000 - $2000. Image: Supplied.
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Jimmie Nicol, the Londoner who became a Beatle for 13 days, captured by Adelaide photographer

Works by Adelaide photographer Vic Grimmett are up for sale and among them are photos of The Beatles with one…

A woman with black hair and a yellow top has a camera covering her face. She is standing in front of a forest. Author photography headshot.
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The art of the author photo – how to take a portrait that sells your book

Like them or loathe them, author photos are a vital part of the publishing industry.

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So you want my arts job: Photography Curator

Understanding the powers of photography to reflect the zeitgeist and tell a story is vital for anyone interested in the…

The exterior of CCP’s Fitzroy home. A rectangular white brick building at dusk.
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A giant in photography falls – for now

The Centre for Contemporary Photography has laid off staff and will vacate its existing premises at the end of this…

Hands holding phone and uploading digital images to computer screen in background. Photos.
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Nearly 5 billion photos are taken daily – so here’s how to stand out

With less than 8% of photos now taken with cameras, ArtsHub marks World Photography Day by looking at photography careers,…

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