The basement lectures | The performative portrait
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In the 1970s a wave of new portrait photography emerged as photographers explored representation and began to experiment with images of identity and sexuality. Innovative approaches to postmodern and conceptual art were reshaping the discourse around photography's status as a fine art, positioning it alongside painting, sculpture and drawing.Towards the end of the decade, punk had firmly established itself in Australia, providing a voice for those disillusioned with mainstream society. The movement also resonated with the burgeoning feminist and anti-establishment sentiments of the time, empowering individuals to express their identities and challenge societal norms. Punk fashion became a hallmark of the movement, characterised by striking clothes, hair and makeup that challenged conventional standards of beauty and identity.
Join MAPh Senior curator Angela Connor for a dive into the 70s through the photographs of Prahan College artists.
Image: Polly BORLAND Nick (1983)
Date
Saturday 24 May 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Museum of Australian Photography
860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill Vic 3150
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