Living in a society that places so much importance on youth, ageing is the ultimate taboo. In this discussion we look at the ways photographers are normalising ageing, and visualising the changing body with pride and positivity.

Living in a society that places so much importance on youth, ageing is the ultimate taboo. In this discussion we look at the ways photographers are normalising ageing, and visualising the changing body with pride and positivity.

With exhibiting artists Ponch Hawkes, James Henry, and Jenny Lewis. Chaired by Ryan Jefferies, Creative Director, Science Gallery Melbourne.

 

Taking place in person and streaming live, PHOTO 2022’s headline talks program PHOTO Live addresses the social and cultural role photography plays in our lives and how art can activate cities and public spaces. Featuring exhibiting artists in conversation with curators and academics, these exchanges will explore a range of issues in response to the theme Being Human.

 

PHOTO Live was presented in partnership with Metro Tunnel Creative Program and Monash Gallery of Art.

 

 

This talk took place at the Gandel Digital Future Lab ACMI, Fed Square on Thursday May 12, 2022. You can watch a recording of the event below.

 

Founding Partners
  • Bowness Family Foundation
  • Naomi Milgrom Foundation
Major Government Partners
  • City of Melbourne Arts Grants Program
Major Partners
  • Maddocks

PHOTO Australia respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live, and the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures across what is now called Australia. For over 60,000 years, Indigenous arts and culture have thrived on this sacred land, and we honour Elders and cultural leaders past and present. This was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

01–24 March