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Campbell Addy at the 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale

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    • 11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale
    • 23 August - 19 October 2025

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    Call for entries closes 5 May 2025

    Campbell Addy at the 11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

    The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is excited to announce that renowned British-Ghanaian fashion photographer and artist Campbell Addy will headline the 2025 festival.

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