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© Tamara_Dean. Erik Jensen, Burning Palms

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale recently announced the 28 finalists in the running for the inaugural Martin Kantor Portrait Prize.

The Martin Kantor Portrait Prize, with a $15,000 cash first prize, will be awarded to the work judged to be an exceptional photographic portrait of a significant Australian distinguished in the arts, letters, science sports, or politics.

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© David Darcy. Bryan Brown

The finalists include works by Elli Bardas, Chris Budgeon, Brian Cassey, David Darcy, Tamara Dean, George Fetting, Hilary Finch, James Geer, John Gollings, Luke Hemer, Pia Johnson, Tony Kearney, Helga Leunig, Robyn McRae, Rod McNicol, Ferne Millen, NADIA MOTH!, Ilona Nelson, Emma Phillips, Claudio Raschella, Matt Ray, Pippa Samaya,Jacqui Stockdale, Christian Thompson, Tobias Titz, Peter Whyte and Elizabeth Yore.

They were selected from 150 entries.The selection was made by a professional panel of judges: Naomi Cass (Director, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Isobel Crombie (Assistant Director, NGV) and Leonard Vary (CEO, Myer Foundation).

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© James Geer. Bill Henson

Supported by the Dara Foundation, the acquisitive first prize is named in memory of the late Martin Kantor, a photographer and philanthropist who was known for his arresting portraits of famous musicians and artists such as Iggy Pop and Howard Arkley, as well as for his strong and active support of indigenous and environmental causes. His image of Mark Seymour, the lead singer of Hunters and Collectors, was used by the band for an album cover and is a classic representation of Australian rock and roll.

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© Pia Johnson. Tim Rogers

The exhibition will take place at the Ballarat Town Hall and the winner will be announced at 2pm on Sunday 20 August.

For more information go to: https://ballaratfoto.org/events/martin-kantor-portrait-prize/

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© Emma Phillips. Wil Anderson

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© Tobias-Titz. Andrew Chapman

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© Hilary Finch. The Intrepid Alchemist. Portrait of Barry Humphries

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© George-Fetting. Lee Lin Chin

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© Jaquie Stockdale. Paul Kelly

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© Brian Cassey. Noel Pearson

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© Chris Budgeon. Dr Genivieve Goulding

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31 July 2017