QLD
Oculi: Terra Australis Incognita
Brisbane Powerhouse - Ends 11th Sep 2011
Depicting Australia in a contemporary light, the images challenge stereotypical images of Australia, while seeking to present a surprisingly non-stereotypical view to non-Australian viewers. The strong visual style of the Oculi collective has defined them as the new generation of photographers. It has been highly influential within contemporary Australian photography (think of the impact of the work of Trent Parke who was a founding member of Oculi before he joined Magnum Photos) and has changed the conventions of photojournalism in Australia.
SA
Lumen Exhibition
Chapel Hill Winery Gallery - Opens 17th April 2011
"Lumen." is an exciting collective of six photographers, holding an exhibition (entitled "Lumen.") of photographic art at the Chapel Hill Winery in beautiful Mc Laren Vale.
VIC
Deep Water
National Gallery of Victoria - Ends 11th September 2011
Water is a ubiquitous and mutable substance. It is the fundamental element that enables and sustains all life on earth, but possess a deadly and destructive power. Since the nineteenth century, water and its environs have presented an endlessly fascinating subject for photographers.
WA
The Catalpa Escape
Fremantle Prison - Ends 7th August 2011
This concise exhibition traces the story of the Irish Fenians transported to Fremantle and their daring escapes to America. 2011 marks 135 years since the Catalpa escape; one of the most audacious prison escapes of all time. It was a mission that spanned the globe linking Ireland, England, Australia and the United States of America. This succinct presentation of the story is a must see for those interested in Western Australia’s history.
