MAPh is thrilled to present our inaugural symposium PHOTOREAL in parallel with the Bowness Photography Prize 2024.
PHOTOREAL: Uncomfortable truths is a day of thought-provoking talks, workshops and pop-ups exploring the potency and purpose of contemporary photography.
With an opening address from our senior curator Angela Connor, this program will present two panel discussions featuring photographers, artists, academics and media professionals, two hands-on workshops, a short film pop-up and curatorial insights on the Bowness Photography Prize from MAPh Director Anouska Phizacklea.
Enjoy light refreshments at the museum, grab lunch at the cafe or bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.
Sunday 27 October at MAPh
10 am to 4 pm
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Please note: purchasing a ticket to a talk or workshop will admit entry to all other talks (RSVP not required for subsequent talks)
Opening address (10 am to 10.30 am; no booking required): Through images from this year’s Bowness Photography Prize, MAPh Senior Curator Angela Connor illustrates the power of photography through the lens of pain and loss. She will discuss the works of five artists, whose raw and honest approach to image-making explores universal human experiences and creates safe space for difficult conversations.
Workshop AM (10 am to 1 pm; $60/$54 MAPh members): Pinhole camera masterclass with Shea Kirk
Panel session AM (11 am to 12.30 pm; $20/$18 MAPh members): Documentary photography in the digital age
Chair: Ellen Smith, Guardian Australia
Panellists: Katrin Koenning, Aishah Kenton, Sean Davey, Andrew Quilty
Pop-up sessions: (1 pm to 2 pm; no booking required)
Judging the Bowness Photography Prize: MAPh Director Anouska Phizacklea discusses the rewards and challenges of judging Australia’s premier photography prize and addresses frequently asked questions.
Rod McNicol and his portraits 2024: Premiere screening of Yanni Florence’s new short film, a tribute to the venerable Melbourne artist Rod McNicol.
Workshop PM (1.30 pm to 4 pm; $60/$54 MAPh members): Toning at home | A cyanotype masterclass with Jessica Schwientek and Emma Ruby Armstrong-Porter
Panel session PM (1.30 pm to 3 pm; $20/$18 MAPh members): Small acts of resistance
Chair: Dr Kirsten Lyttle
Panellists: Amos Gebhardt, J Davies, Ramak Bamzar
Refreshments: 3.15 pm to 4 pm
