Inside Out ° Exploring the Critical Relationship Between Photography & Truth

Mark Anning’s portrait of Betty May Stark was used to promote the Melbourne leg of the global participatory art project Inside Out. The exhibition in Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square marked the opening weekend of PHOTO 2021 International Festival of Photography (18 – 21 February 2021).

Mark Anning’s portrait of Betty May promoting the Inside Out exhibition at PHOTO 2021

Inside Out and PHOTO 2021 asked applicants to respond to the question “WHAT IS YOUR TRUTH?”, tying in with the festival’s theme: Exploring the Critical Relationship Between Photography and Truth.

Mark Anning’s portrait of Betty May promoting the Inside Out exhibition at PHOTO 2021

“In a time when the truth is being challenged, and newspapers are being silenced, this is a public call to arms,” said PHOTO 2021 artistic director Elias Redstone. “The Inside Out Project gives everyone a platform to speak their truth.”

Inside Out in Melbourne

Mark Anning

Mark Anning has worked in the media since the mid-1970s, including manager & editor for international wire services, national & suburban newspapers, government & NGOs and at events including Olympics & Commonwealth Games, Formula 1, CHOGM, APEC & G7 Economic Summit. Mark's portrait subjects include Queen Elizabeth II, David Bowie & Naomi Watts. Academically at various stages of completion: BA(Comms), MBA and masters in documentary photography with Magnum Photos. Mark's company, 1EarthMedia provides quality, ethical photography & media services to international news organisations and corporations that have a story to tell.

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