William Yang’s Mardi Gras

Venue: The National Library of Australia – Treasures Gallery
Location: Parkes Place Canberra ACT 2600
1 Nov - 1 Dec, 2024
Web: https://www.nla.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/william-yangs-mardi-gras

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William Yang is an iconic and celebrated Australian photographer, performer, artist and filmmaker. Starting his career in fashion photography, he quickly turned to social documentary photography.

This collection-in-focus display highlights William Yang’s photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003. The 24 images on display explore four themes: Protest, Community, Art and Remembrance.

This display can be seen in our Treasures Gallery until 1 December 2024. Entry to the Gallery is free and no bookings are required.

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November

Women Photographers 1853–2018

Canberra: Until 1 March 2026. Women photographers 1853–2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography.

Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600 National Gallery of Australia | 1 Nov, 2025 - 1 Mar, 2026

Unfinished Business: a 3D photography exhibition

Sydney: Until 11 April. Unfinished Business brings together the voices of 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disabilities from remote, regional, and urban communities across Australia.

1 William St, Sydney NSW 2010 Australian Musem | 1 Nov, 2025 - 19 Apr, 2026

Trent Parke: The Christmas tree bucket

Canberra: Until 6 Sept 2026. Trent Parke’s photographic series The Christmas tree bucket 2006–09 is a tender and darkly humorous portrayal of his extended family coming together to celebrate Christmas.

National Gallery of Australia (NGA) Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600 | 1 Nov, 2025 - 6 Sep, 2026

Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light

Melbourne: 28 Nov 2025 – 26 May 2026. The exhibition celebrates the wide-ranging photographic practices of more than eighty women artists working between 1900 and 1975.

180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006 NGV | 28 Nov, 2025 - 26 May, 2026

Museum of Australian Photography – November 2025 to February 2026 exhibitions – various

Melbourne: Nov – Feb 2026. Multiple exhibitions.

860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill Victoria 3150 Museum of Australian Photography | 30 Nov, 2025 - 22 Feb, 2026

February

Photo Access – Current exhibitions

Canberra: Until 28 Feb 2026. Two exhibitions: 1) ecologies (Arctic): Anna Munster & Michele Barker. 2) Once Was: Rebecca Wickham

Manuka Arts Centre 30 Manuka Circle, Griffith, ACT, 2603 Photo Access | 1 Feb - 28 Feb, 2026

Head On Perth

Perth: 1 Feb – 1 March 2026. Head On Photo Festival is expanding its footprint to Western Australia, with an outdoor and indoor festival program running from Sunday 1 February to Sunday 1 March 2026.

142 Lake St, Northbridge WA 6003 Northbridge Piazza | 1 Feb - 1 Mar, 2026

Familial – presented by CCP

Melbourne: 11 Feb – 25 April 2026. Familial brings together six international artists whose work navigates the emotional and psychological terrain of family.

360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria Town Hall Gallery – Hawthorn Arts Centre | 11 Feb - 25 Apr, 2026

March

The Creative Studios @ Kayell – Night with Emily Abay

Sydney: Wednesday 4 March 2026. 6:30-9:30. One off event. With over two decades of experience, Emily Abay has collaborated with leading international publications and global clients across fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle.

30 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, NSW Kayell | 4 Mar, 2026

The City Is Not Still - Andrew Tan and Rosalind Pach

Melbourne: 13 – 22 March 2026. Award-winning photographers Andrew Tan and Rosalind Pach invite you to explore the city as a living, shifting experience.

Level 2, 125 Smith St, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3065 Fitzroy Public Gallery | 13 Mar - 22 Mar, 2026