The basement lectures | A conversation with Bill Henson

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Join artist Bill Henson in conversation with Susan Van Wyk, Senior Curator of Photography at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) from 1989 to 2024, as they explore the artistic evolution of one of Australia’s most celebrated photographers. Henson attended Prahran College between 1974 and 1975 and at 19, his debut exhibition at the NGV marked the beginning of a remarkable career.In this conversation, Henson and Van Wyk reflect on his early days at Prahran College, a time when his artistic direction was taking root, and how those formative experiences led to work that would define his career.
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Bill HENSON
Untitled 1974
Date
Saturday 12 April 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Museum of Australian Photography
860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill Vic 3150