The Essence of Canberra

Venue: Civic Library, Civic Square, London Circuit
Location: Canberra City
11 Sep - 23 Nov, 2025
Web: https://www.library.act.gov.au/whats-new/whats-new-items/october-2025/on-display-essence-of-canberra

On 11 September 1945, a meeting was held in the then 2CA Theatrette in Civic.

It decided to form the Canberra Photographic Society. To celebrate the Society’s 80th anniversary, this exhibition of members’ images on the theme of The Essence of Canberra displays 40 framed prints by current members and a video showing historical images of Canberra by current and past members.

Several dozen members have contributed to the exhibition. There is oodles of talent. There are award-winning artists amongst them.

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July

PIX – The magazine that changed everything (1938-1972)

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.

1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney State Library of NSW | 1 Jul - 31 Dec, 2025

September

Man Ray and Max Dupain

Melbourne: until 9 November. Man Ray and Max Dupain is the first major Australian exhibition to consider these two influential 20th century photographers side by side.

7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen VIC Heide Museum | 11 Sep - 9 Nov, 2025

William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize 2025

Melbourne: 13 September – 9 November 2025. Featuring selected finalists for the 2025 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill Victoria 3150 Museum of Australian Photography | 13 Sep - 9 Nov, 2025

October

Contrapposto

Brisbane: 25 Oct – 4 Nov 2025. Jakob uses his late Grandfather's film camera alongside his own modern DSLR to create layered photographic works that blend analogue and digital, past and present, memory and re-imagination.

406 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101 Thomas Dixon Centre | 25 Oct - 4 Nov, 2025

Chimera – examining beauty ideas and digital manipulation

Melbourne: Oct 31 – Nov 6. Chimera is a photographic investigation into the shifting landscape of beauty in the age of artificial intelligence and social media.

565 Chapel Street, South Yara Hawker Spaces | 30 Oct - 6 Nov, 2025

November

Mushroom Ocean

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.

3\415 Darling St, Balmain, NSW 2041 That Plant Shop | 13 Nov - 20 Nov, 2025

The Ganges: Life on the River exhibition by Sebastian Giunta

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.

143 Addison RD Marrickville Stirrup Gallery | 17 Nov - 23 Nov, 2025