Photographers
Photographer Paul Dubotzki in Australia’s WWI Internment Camps
In the annals of history, amidst the tumult of World War I, one man's journey through the lens would not only document the human...
The Kiss in Times Square photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt
"The Kiss" photograph, captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt, is one of the most iconic images in the history of photography. Taken on August 14, 1945,...
Andre Kertesz, a pioneer of street & fine art photography
André Kertész (1894–1985) was a Hungarian-born photographer known for his significant contributions to the field of photography, particularly in the areas of street photography...
Sarah Moon, French fashion photographer
Sarah Moon, born Marielle Warin in 1941, is a renowned French photographer and filmmaker whose work has left an indelible mark on the world...
Sebastião Salgado lens on Humanity’s Struggle and Resilience
Photography has the power to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions, and tell stories that words alone cannot convey. In the realm of documentary photography, one...
Heinrich Hoffman photographs Adolf Hitler public speaking
German photographer Heinrich Hoffman made a series of nine photographs of his friend, fledgling politician Adolf Hitler as he practiced his public speaking histrionics.
The...
Dorothea Lange’s Pioneering Approach to Portraiture
Dorothea Lange's profound impact on documentary photography and portraiture is indisputable, as her work transcended the confines of mere images to become a vehicle...
Australia’s first professional photographer George B Goodman
Commercial photography officially began in Australia on 12 December, 1842, when George Baron Goodman opened his 'Daguerreotype Gallery' on the rooftop of Sydney's then...
Photographer William Yang’s 1970s Sydney gay scene
"Sydneyphiles Reimagined" revives William Yang's 1977 exhibition, capturing both the conventional side of Sydney and the clandestine gay party scene. He has since held...
10 important photography exhibitions in Australia
Photography exhibitions have long held a special place in the hearts of Australians, consistently drawing significant crowds at our museums and galleries. They have...