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2023 Head On Photo Awards Finalists
Head On Landscape Awards 2023
The Head On Landscape Awards (est. 2013) celebrate innovation in landscape photography. The contest’s selected finalists encompass landscape photographers who push the boundaries of landscape as a visual genre and explore how we navigate the spaces we inhabit …
Head On Portrait Awards 2023
The Head On Portrait Awards (est. 2004) is a prestigious competition that recognizes the talents of portrait photographers at all career stages. Prizes are awarded to artists who demonstrate a unique visual literacy of portraiture and innovative appr…
Head On Environmental Awards by Australian Geographic
The inaugural Head On Environmental Awards by Australian Geographic celebrates the power of photography to capture and provoke reflection on our world and our place in it, inspiring action and driving positive change for our planet. Make your picture…
Head On Student Awards 2023
The Head On Student Awards recognise the talents and innovative practices of Australia’s K-12 students; the next generation of Australian artists. The Student Awards are specifically designed to nurture emerging photographic talent across all photogr…
Current/upcoming exhibitions in Australia
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Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine
Uncover photography’s ability to document and invent with ‘Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Featuring over 100 artworks, this exhibition is the artist’s largest to date, chronicling over five decades of his practice.
L’ombre de ton ombre
‘Paul Knight: L’ombre de ton ombre’ presents new and recent photographic, sculptural, and machine learning works that engage the artist’s relationship with his partner as an index of time, invoking the intimate present alongside the deep past and near future.
The Burning
The Burning, a new collection of works by Tracey Moffatt, features 10 photographs by the acclaimed photographer, transforming the Australian bush into a gothic dreamscape.
Sydney Morning Herald Photos1440
Photos1440 returns to the Library with an intimate look at key events and moments captured through the lens of Sydney Morning Herald photographers.
Lost In Japan
Jesse Marlow has curated an inimitable group exhibition of Japanese street photography.
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16 Photos that changed the way we see the world
Photojournalists have captured images that have continued to shape our world to this very day. We are highlighting some of the most impactful of these images, showcasing their history and investigating their continuing legacy.
13 Groundbreaking advertising campaigns
Advertising photography is a powerful tool that can shape culture and leave an enduring legacy. By studying iconic campaigns, we unlock a treasure trove of creative inspiration, effective strategies, and technical mastery.
OM SYSTEMS – four photographers share their relationship with nature & photography
‘it’s in our NATURE’ – discover how OM Systems is changing photography. Lightweight, weatherproof, and packed with features, these cameras capture stunning images with ease.
12 iconic architecture photographers paving the way forward
Examining the work of notable architectural photographers, both artistic and commercial, while showcasing some of their most significant contributions.
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