The Creative Studios – a night with Michele Aboud

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An evening with acclaimed photographer & director Michele Aboud.

Image: Michele Aboud
Michele Aboud

On the 15th of October our next guest will be Michele Aboud, Michele is an acclaimed Australian photographer and filmmaker renowned for her compelling work in fashion, beauty, and portraiture.

With over 25 years of experience, she has collaborated with prestigious publications such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar, and has captured iconic figures like Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, and Baz Luhrmann.

Her portraits are part of the National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection in Canberra. Aboud's versatility extends to directing, with her documentary "A Close Shave" recognized in multiple international film festivals. She operates between Sydney and New York, bringing a unique blend of power, tenderness, and restraint to her visual storytelling.

This will be the seventh talk in the Creative Studios series and will be hosted by Graham Monro.

 

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July

Sydney: Until 31 Dec 2025. PIX, Australia’s first pictorial news weekly, is brought to life in this exhibition, showcasing its archived images and stories for the very first time.

September

Canberra: 11 – 23 November. Step into the heart of Canberra through the eyes of local photographers. Essence of Canberra marks 80 years of creativity, community, and the unique perspectives of Canberra Photographic Society (CPS) members.

November

Sydney: 7–30 November. The festival transforms Sydney into a photography haven with major exhibitions at Bondi Pavilion Gallery and outdoor displays throughout Paddington Reservoir Gardens and along Bondi Beach.

Sydney: 13 Nov – 20 Nov. Mushroom Ocean is an exhibition of culinary mushroom photos by Kate Ireland running as part of the Head On Photo Festival Open Program.

Sydney: 17 Nov – 23 Nov 2025. This collection of photographs offers a glimpse into the lives of the community of Varanasi, capturing the spirit of its people and the beauty often found in ordinary moments.

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.