![Image: Gillian Wearing, [Rock 'n' Roll 70 wallpaper], 2015. © Gillian Wearing, courtesy Maureen Paley, London; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York and Regen Projects, Los Angele](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Rock-n-Roll-70-wallpaper-2015-©-Gillian-Wearing-courtesy-Maureen-Paley-London-Tanya-Bonakdar-Gallery-New-York-and-Regen-Projects-Los-Angele-200x176.jpg "Rock 'n' Roll 70 wallpaper, 2015 © Gillian Wearing, courtesy Maureen Paley, London; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York and Regen Projects, Los Angele")
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
PHOTO 2022
Program
Being Human
Explore what it means to be human from the perspective of artists, photographers, academics and curators – what unites us? and what makes us individual?
Exhibitions
Explore the human condition
across 90 exhibitions
![Image: Helmut Newton, [Elsa Peretti, New York], 1975. Copyright Helmut Newton Estate, Courtesy Helmut Newton Foundation.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Helmut-Newton-Elsa-Peretti-New-York-1975-Copyright-Helmut-Newton-Estate-Courtesy-Helmut-Newton-Foundation-133x200.jpg "!NEWTONSW 1683-4")
[Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
Helmut Newton (DE/AU)
HELMUT NEWTON: In Focus
Metropolitan
29 April 2022 - 29 January 2023
Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel Centre of Judaica
![Image: Hoda Afshar, from the series [Speak the Wind], 2015–20. Courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/410879-160x200.jpeg "Hoda Afshar Speak the Wind")
[Free, Exhibitions, Premiere]
Hoda Afshar (IR/AU)
Speak the Wind
Metropolitan
02 April 2022 - 26 June 2022
Monash Gallery of Art
![Image: Paul Mpagi Sepuya, [Studio (0X5A5038)], 2020. Image courtesy of the artist, DOCUMENT, Chicago, and Vielmetter Los Angeles.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-WEB-A-conversation-around-pictures-0X5A5079-2019-50-x-75-inches-133x200.jpg "HERO WEB A conversation around pictures (0X5A5079), 2019, 50 x 75 inches")
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
Paul Mpagi Sepuya (US)
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
29 April 2022 - 03 July 2022
Centre for Contemporary Photography
![Image: Jemima Wyman, [Haze 2...], 2021. Courtesy the artist and Agency Projects.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WEB-7_Hero_HR_2021_Wyman_Haze2_Hand-cut-digital-photos_78x50.25inches198x127.6cmartwork-1-e1645611363527-200x129.jpg "WEB 7_(Hero)_HR_2021_Wyman_Haze(2)_Hand-cut digital photos_78x50.25inches198x127.6cm(artwork) (1)")
[Free, Exhibitions, Premiere]
Jemima Wyman (AU/US)
Billow
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Agency Projects
![Image: Mohamed Bourouissa, [La Fenêtre], 2005, from the series [Périphérique]. Courtesy the artist.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2005_PERIPHERIE_lafenetre-Web-RS-200x150.jpg "2005_PERIPHERIE_lafenetre Web RS")
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
Mohamed Bourouissa (FR)
Periphériques/Shoplifters
State Library Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Peter O'Callaghan QC Gallery
![Image: Vasantha Yogananthan, [Rama Praying for Victory], 2019, from the series [Afterlife]. Courtesy the artist and Jhaveri Contemporary.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-Vasantha-Yogananthan-Rama-Praying-for-Victory-2019-from-the-series-Afterlife.-Courtesy-the-artist-and-Jhaveri-Contemporary.-Web-RS-136x200.jpg "HERO Vasantha Yogananthan, Rama Praying for Victory, 2019, from the series Afterlife. Courtesy the artist and Jhaveri Contemporary. Web RS")
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
Vasantha Yoganathan (FR)
Afterlife
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 30 June 2022
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
![Image: Ronnie van Hout, [Found UFO Image], 2015. Courtesy of Bus Projects, Melbourne](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ronnie-van-Hout-Found-UFO-Image-2015.-Courtesy-of-Bus-Projects-Melbourne-200x113.jpg "Ronnie van Hout, Found UFO Image, 2015. Courtesy of Bus Projects, Melbourne")
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
Being, Human Being: UFO Photography
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
22 April 2022 - 21 May 2022
Gertrude Glasshouse
![Image: Rachel Main, [Jannie at the 1010 Session, Melbourne], 2021. Courtesy the artist.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-WEB-Rachel-Main_Jannie-at-the-1010-Session-Melbourne-2021-142x200.jpg "HERO WEB Rachel Main_Jannie at the 1010 Session, Melbourne, 2021")
[Free, Exhibitions, Premiere]
New Photographers
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
James Makin Gallery
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
Martine Gutierrez (US)
Internet Immigrant
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
29 April 2022 - 03 July 2022
Centre for Contemporary Photography
![Image: Phuong Ngo, [Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out] (video still), from the series [Lost and Found], 2019–ongoing. Courtesy the artist](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-Phuong-Ngo-Key-Image-Nostalgia-for-a-Time-That-Never-Was-200x113.jpg "HERO Phuong Ngo - Key Image - Nostalgia for a Time That Never Was")
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Phuong Ngo (AU)
Nostalgia for a Time That Never Was
Metropolitan
29 April 2022 - 18 June 2022
The Substation, Billboards at Laneway Gallery (outdoor)
[Free, Exhibitions, Australian Exclusive]
A Bell Rings Across The Valley
Metropolitan
12 April 2022 - 26 June 2022
Footscray Community Arts
![Image: Henry Wolff, from the series [Together], 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022. Courtesy the artist.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HenryWolfffromtheseriesTogether2022.CommissionedbyPhotoAustraliaforPHOTO2022.Imagecourtesytheartist.A4300dpiRGB-WEB-RS-133x200.jpg "HenryWolfffromtheseriesTogether2022.CommissionedbyPhotoAustraliaforPHOTO2022.Imagecourtesytheartist.A4300dpiRGB WEB RS")
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Henry Wolff (AU)
Together
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Parliament Gardens (outdoor)
![Image: Scotty So, from the series [Shungay], 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography. Courtesy the artist and MARS Gallery.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Farewell-My-Concubine-RS-200x133.jpg "Farewell My Concubine RS")
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Scotty So (HK/AU)
Shungay
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Tianjin Gardens (outdoor)
Outdoor Program
Groundbreaking new art
back to the street
![Image: Cindy Sherman, [Untitled Film Still], 1980. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. © Cindy Sherman.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cindy-Sherman_058_REPRO-Web-RS-200x133.jpg "Untitled Film Still, 1980 (#58)")
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Cindy Sherman (US)
Untitled Film Still
Town Hall Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Atrium, Fed Square (outdoor)
![Image: Christian Thompson, [Being Human Human Being], 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography. Courtesy the artist, Sarah Scout Presents and Yavuz Gallery.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Christian-Thompson-Being-Human-Human-Being-200x200.jpg "Christian Thompson Being Human Human Being")
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Christian Thompson AO (AU)
Being Human Human Being
State Library Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
RMIT Alumni Courtyard (outdoor)
![Image: Jess T. Dugan, [Oskar and Zach (embrace)], 2020. Courtesy the artist.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Oskar-and-Zach-embrace-2020-150x200.jpg "Oskar and Zach (embrace), 2020")
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Jess T. Dugan (US)
Look at me like you love me
Metropolitan
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Prahran Square (outdoor)
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
James Henry (AU)
Kulin Generations
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Old Treasury Building (outdoor)
![Image: Matthieu Gafsou, from the series [H+], 2015-18. Courtesy the artist and Galerie C/MAPS.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-Matthieu-Gafsou-from-the-series-H-2015-18.-Courtesy-the-artist-and-Galerie-CMAPS.-200x160.jpg "HERO Matthieu Gafsou from the series H+, 2015-18. Courtesy the artist and Galerie C:MAPS.")
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Matthieu Gafsou (CH)
H+
Town Hall Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
St Paul's Cathedral (outdoor)
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Florian Hetz (DE)
Haut
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Parliament Gardens (outdoor)
![Image: Anu Kumar, from the series [Remnants of Ritual], 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography. Courtesy the artist.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hero-Anu-Kumar-Web-RS-3-200x200.jpg "Hero Anu Kumar Web RS")
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Anu Kumar (AU)
Remnants of Ritual
State Library Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
State Library Victoria Forecourt (outdoor)
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Dana Claxton (CA)
Headdress
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Collingwood Yards Courtyard (outdoor)
![Image: Atong Atem, from the series [Surat], 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography. Courtesy the artist and MARS Gallery.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/yellow-dress-2-133x200.jpeg "Atong Atem series Surat")
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Atong Atem (SS/AU)
Surat
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Old Treasury Building (outdoor)
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Alexandra Lethbridge (UK)
The Archive of Gesture
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Parliament Gardens (outdoor)
![Image: Thandiwe Muriu, [Camo 34], 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia and Metro Tunnel Creative Program for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography. Courtesy the artist and 193 Gallery.](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WEB-HERO-Thandiwe-Muriu-Camo-34-2022.-Commissioned-by-Photo-Australia-and-Metro-Tunnel-Creative-Program-for-PHOTO-2022-International-Festival-of-Photography.-Courtesy-the-artist-and-193-Gallery.-200x200.jpg "WEB HERO Thandiwe Muriu, Camo 34, 2022. Commissioned by Photo Australia and Metro Tunnel Creative Program for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography. Courtesy the artist and 193 Gallery.")
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Thandiwe Muriu (KE)
Camo 34
Town Hall Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Scott Alley (outdoor)
[Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Australian Exclusive]
Luo Yang (CN)
Youth
Metropolitan
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
The Substation Billboards (outdoor)
[Commissions, Free, Exhibitions, Outdoor, Premiere]
Lisa Sorgini (AU)
Thick Like Water
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022 - 22 May 2022
Duckboard Place
Events
Talks, Workshops, Tours,
and much more
[Special Event, Free, Events, Openings & After Hours]
Welcome to Country Ceremony
Parliament Precinct
29 April 2022, 3-4pm (AEST)
Old Treasury Building (outdoor)
![Yuriyal EB and Haus Yuriyal, [Moskitos], 2010](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Moskitos_Yuriyal-EB_Photo22-200x165.jpg "Moskitos_Yuriyal EB_Photo22")
[Talks, Free, Events, Online]
Talk: Yuriyal (Eric Bridgeman)
01 May 2022, 1-2pm (AEST)
[Talks, Free, Online]
INSTAGRAM LIVE: Photography, Festivals, and the Art Market
02 May 2022, 5-6pm (AEST)
[Talks, Free, Events]
Collecting Photography
Fitzroy/Collingwood Precinct
06 May 2022, 5-6pm (AEST)
James Makin Gallery
![Image: Hoda Afshar, from the series [Speak the Wind] (2015-2020). Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4_Hoda-Afshar-from-the-series-Speak-the-Wind-2015-2020.-Courtesy-of-the-artist-and-Milani-Gallery-Brisbane-200x160.jpg "4_Hoda Afshar, from the series Speak the Wind (2015-2020). Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane")
[Talks, Free, Events]
Talk: Hoda Afshar and Nikos Papastergiadis
Metropolitan
03 May 2022, 5:30-7pm (AEST)
Monash Gallery of Art
[Tours, Events]
Precinct Tour: Parliament
01 May 2022, 12-1pm (AEST)
Launch Weekend
Celebrate the launch of PHOTO 2022
PHOTO Live
In person and live streamed talks
Photobook Weekend
Events, awards and a bookmakers market
Tours
Be inspired by art and photography
![Image: J Forsyth, [PHOTO 2021 Cycle Tour]](https://photo.org.au/api/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/210307-Photo-2021-50-200x133.jpg "210307 Photo 2021-50")