OUR IMPACT

NIGHT TIME PROJECTIONS

To celebrate the launch of PHOTO 2021, images by 16 Festival artists were projected onto the facade of the Old Treasury Building across four themed nights. The curated program explored ‘Digital Truth’, ‘Personal Truth’, ‘First Nations Truth-telling’ and ‘Truths, Myths and Journeys’ through the work of Australian and international artists.

Presented larger than life, the projections allowed work from across the Festival to be seen in a new context, and in dialogue with artists from different countries. The program was supported by the Department of Treasury and Finance.

CONSTRUCTION HOARDINGS

“I loved the dual thrill or sense of inspiration in seeing new and exciting works but at the same time visiting pockets of the city that I don’t generally notice or think about.” David (30-44) PHOTO 2021 audience member

PHOTO 2021 partnered with the Metro Tunnel Creative Program to present over 500 metres of photographic art on construction hoardings across Melbourne. A panorama of 16 artist projects from around the globe spanning Victoria, Dakar, Mongolia, USA and beyond, this open-air, cross-city exhibition constituted a major component of the PHOTO 2021 program. Most of the works on display were new commissions, or were presented exclusively in Australia for the Festival. This was the first time that the Metro Tunnel Creative Program invited one festival to curate works across all of their construction sites.

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Photo Australia is committed to supporting and developing artists’ careers: commissioning art, providing time and resources to research and develop new work, providing professional development and career support for emerging practitioners, and expanding the reach of Australian artists through publishing PHOTO Editions.