Exhibition

wall power

01.12.2017 - 23.01.2018
A person in a blue burqa stands against a vibrant orange corrugated wall.
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Insights into the Australian identity presented by a selection of contemporary photographs.   Michael Reid Sydney and Berlin, in collaboration with the Australian Government will stage an exhibition of Australia’s most signifcant contemporary photographic practitioners. Wall Power will ofcially be opened on the evening of December 1st and forms a core part of the programming …

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Insights into the Australian identity presented by a selection of contemporary photographs.

Black and white image of crashing ocean waves, showcasing dynamic movement and foam patterns.

 

Michael Reid Sydney and Berlin, in collaboration with the Australian Government will stage an exhibition of Australia’s most signifcant contemporary photographic practitioners. Wall Power will ofcially be opened on the evening of December 1st and forms a core part of the programming for Australia now 2017.

 

A figure draped in white seaweed stands on a beach, with calm ocean waves and a cloudy sky in the background.

 

Wall Power brings together 22 leading contemporary Australian photographers, sourcing key works from both artists and private collections. Multiple curatorial threads can be drawn from this nationwide collection of works, but they are united in their exploration of the myths and legends surrounding Australia’s unique light, landscape and history.

A profile view of a person wearing an intricate outfit made of folded maps against a black background.