BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE

26 Aug - 22 Oct 2023

TICKETS: BALLARATFOTO.ORG

Celebrating its 10th edition, Australia’s most immersive and engaging photographic festival runs for 60 days, filling the city with exhibitions and events showcasing works by Australian and international artists in 100+ venues. Full program released July 2023. ballaratfoto.org

Platon (GR/UK)

People Power Platon WORLD PREMIERE

From the cool gaze of Putin to the art and power of Vivienne Westwood, Michelle Obama, Adele and the rebellion of Pussy Riot. Platon’s artistry captures a soulfulness, a narrative, and an essence in a single frame. Platon has been widely commissioned and his iconic work is featured in global magazines — both as covers and editorial documentation — including Time, George, Vanity Fair, GQ and The New York Times.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

21 JUL - 11 AUG BENCHMARK23

An important annual Arts Academy Visual Arts’ undergraduate students’ exhibition, showcasing a rich mix of contemporary approaches completed individually and collaboratively across a diverse mix of studio areas including painting, printmaking, ceramics & digital media. Students not only illustrate the breadth of creative skill but also reveal complex concepts and ideas that underpin a broad range of visual approaches, styles, media and interpretations. Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

5 - 27 AUG

ALAN LEISHMAN: NEAR & FAR

Alan's paintings, based on tonal drawings and colour notes, have been produced over

Yvonne Todd (NZ)

Todd is a NZ-based photographer known for her unique and unconventional approach to portraiture. Her work challenges photographic clichés by manipulating traditional styles to create unexpected and provocative relationships. Her unsettling images often feature strikingly costumed characters with unnatural poses, unaccountably glossy complexions, and a hint of ghoulishness: wigs, fake teeth, prosthetics and outdated costumes are highly styled and manipulated.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

Serwah Attafuah (AU)

& Jonathan Zawada (AU)

Digital Anthropocene

Australian Premiere

Search beyond the algorithm and witness new cyber landscapes on the ArtScreen at Alfred Deakin Place. Showcasing the work of Serwah Attafuah and Jonathan Zawada – merging the worlds of science and art at the virtual forefront. Attafuah’s surreal digital dreamscapes and futuristic humanoids challenge traditional narratives and perspectives. Zawada creates virtual artefacts that are both natural and artificial, exploring ideas of digital culture, nature and data.

ArtScreen - Alfred Deakin Place

Camp St