CEO talk
Written on August 2, 2022 at 4:39 pm, by Kate O'Hehir
Join us for a conversation with recently appointed CEO of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Vanessa Gerrans. Vanessa brings a wealth of experience in arts management, most recently as Director at the Warrnambool Art Gallery 2015-2022. Previously at RMIT Gallery, RMIT University over ten years she has curated and collaborated on diverse exhibition programs across […]
Slava Ukraini Exhibition
Written on June 9, 2022 at 12:46 pm, by Kate O'Hehir
On 24 February 2022 Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign and democratic nation. This latest offensive succeeds the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 and subsequent hybrid war in the country’s Eastern state of Donbas which continues to smoulder. To date, Russian aggression against Ukraine has claimed an estimated 14,000 Ukrainian […]
2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Program
Written on April 1, 2022 at 3:26 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Exhibition Highlights
Written on February 22, 2022 at 12:54 pm, by Ballarat Foto
2021 Biennale Exhibition Highlights View the Exhibition Highlight videos below Explore some of the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s key exhibitions while hearing from the curators and artists. Discover or re-live these exhibitions with a selection of exhibition highlight videos available to view.
GradFoto 2021 Exhibition
Written on February 8, 2022 at 12:21 pm, by Ballarat Foto
GradFoto 2021 Exhibition The Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents the GradFoto 2021 exhibition, featuring 20 finalists from nineteen universities. This award celebrates the artistic excellence of graduating students, open to emerging contemporary artists from selected Australian institutions whose artistic practice includes photography. Following its inaugural launch in 2020, GradFoto 2021 continues to showcase the high […]
Sun Prints at Home
Written on December 27, 2021 at 6:10 pm, by Fiona Sweet
NOW SOLD OUT – New stock arriving soon. Create a piece of Linda McCartney’s magical photography at home with BIFB Education’s Sun Prints at Home! Inspired by Linda McCartney’s cyanotypes in the Linda McCartney: Retrospective, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale Education Team have put together Sun Print packs that are guaranteed fun for the whole […]
Spicers Print Workshops
Written on November 18, 2021 at 4:09 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a printing workshop at The Spicers Hub, hosted by Daniela Barth, Hahnemühle | Spicers Fine Art & Photography specialist. Discover Bauhaus and Hahnemühle products from our Photo & Fine Art range and see them in action on the Epson SureColor P9560 44” / 12 Colour Printer. Daniela will help […]
The Gold Party
Written on November 10, 2021 at 5:30 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Join us as we celebrate and farewell Fiona Sweet, Artistic Director and CEO of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, at the National Centre For Photography. A prominent and highly respected Artistic Director, Fiona Sweet is renowned for inspiring and intelligent delivery of uniquely curated festivals and exhibitions. For over five years, Fiona has directed Australia’s […]
BIFB X Mount Langi Ghiran Virtual Wine Tasting
Written on October 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm, by Ballarat Foto
BIFB X Mount Langi Ghiran Virtual Wine Tasting We invite you to hear from Chief Winemaker Adam Louder and Wine Club Manager Matthew Metcalfe, alongside Ballarat International Foto Biennale General Manager, Kate O’Hehir, taking you through an introduction to the winery’s premium estate grown wines. Located in the Grampians wine region of Victoria, Mount Langi […]
BIFB Conversations
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:25 pm, by Ballarat Foto
BIFB Conversations Online View the event recordings below You can now view all events from this free series of online conversations and presentations, delving into some of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s leading exhibitions and artists. Discover the processes of touring exhibitions, curating across borders, working under the impact of the pandemic; hearing directly from […]
In Conversation: Alix Marie, Photoworks and BIFB
Written on October 21, 2021 at 4:21 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Presenting a world premiere across borders, discover the process of bringing Alix Marie’s new body of work, Styx, to life. Co-commissioned by the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and Photoworks, Styx is a new body of work conceived for the 2021 Biennale where Marie delves further into her interest in water deities, and the intersection between the body, its […]
In Conversation: Linda McCartney: Retrospective
Written on October 19, 2021 at 12:11 am, by Fiona Sweet
Join us for an insightful conversation between Sarah Brown, Photographic Curator & Editor, Linda McCartney Archive and Fiona Sweet, Artistic Director Ballarat International Foto Biennale; facilitated by journalist and broadcaster Fiona Gruber. For the first time in Australia, the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents an exclusive look back at the career of the world-famous […]
Artist Talk: Irene Fenara in conversation with Fiona Sweet & Italian Cultural Institute Melbourne
Written on October 18, 2021 at 6:55 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Irene Fenara is an Italian multidisciplinary artist whose practice analyses the act of looking becoming coexistent with digital technologies. She has exhibited extensively across Italy and internationally in both group and solo exhibitions, participated in several national residencies, and has guest lectured for Italian university art faculties. Presented at the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale […]
Candid Ballarat – ABC Competition
Written on October 16, 2021 at 2:30 pm, by Ballarat Foto
ABC invited their listeners to snap candid, un-staged and un-scripted moments of Ballarat. The Linda McCartney: Retrospective is the headline exhibition of the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale. For the first time in Australia, this exhibition will present an exclusive look back at the career of the world-famous photographer Linda McCartney (1941-1998). Featuring more than 200 […]
Linda McCartney: Retrospective Exhibition Visits
Written on October 15, 2021 at 12:19 am, by Ballarat Foto
For the first time in Australia, the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale will present an exclusive look back at the career of the world-famous photographer Linda McCartney (1941-1998). Curated by Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney, Linda McCartney: Retrospective features more than 200 extraordinary photographs, including images of the McCartney family, the 1960s music scene, and a series […]
Linda McCartney: Retrospective Online Program
Written on October 14, 2021 at 11:41 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Linda McCartney: Retrospective Online provides simple and flexible lessons for primary and secondary students to learn about, and practice, photography. Linda McCartney: Retrospective Online brings the exhibition to life for students. This program includes four ready-made lessons of 10-minute instructional videos, where students will look at and respond to photographs by Linda McCartney and a […]
In Conversation: Rainbow Families – Photobook as contemporary family archive
Written on October 5, 2021 at 9:34 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Isabella Capezio speaks with Mia Mala McDonald about her latest project and first photobook publication. Titled Once in a Lullaby the project documents LGBTQIA+ families along the East coast of Australia to present an alternative picture of the nuclear family. Isabella and Mia will discuss the project, the processes, and the responses from families. Mia’s […]
Panel Conversation: The shape of a photobook project
Written on October 5, 2021 at 9:23 pm, by Fiona Sweet
This panel conversation will be based on the individual and shared experiences of initiating photobook projects and the process of bringing them to fruition, hearing from members of the Melbourne Photobook Collective: Anne Davies, Stuart Murdoch, Suzanne Phoenix, Mike Reed and William Stewart. Focussing on one project each, the artists will talk about the initiating […]
In Conversation: Small Business
Written on October 5, 2021 at 9:14 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Join us for a thoughtful conversation between photographic artist David Wadelton, M.33 publisher and curator Helen Frajman and designer and artist Yanni Florence, as they discuss the process of making David’s latest photobook Small Business. This is the second book David, Helen and Yanni have made together. In addition, we will hear about the long […]
Artist Talk: Heidi Victoria in conversation with Julie McLaren
Written on October 5, 2021 at 7:12 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Heidi Victoria is an award-winning photographer, portraitist, and Former MP in the Victorian Parliament & Minister for the Arts, Women’s Affairs & Consumer Affairs. Hear directly from Heidi Victoria, discussing her recent publication and photographic series The Show Must Go On, on display at the 2021 Biennale, in conversation with Art Gallery of Ballarat Curator, […]
Artist Talk: Rohan Hutchinson in conversation with Linsey Gosper
Written on October 5, 2021 at 7:01 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Photographic artist, Rohan Hutchinson, has created 15 artist books since 2014, and is recognised as a leader in the field of self-publishing and photobook design. He has been an active participant within the international art book fair circuit since 2016 and has been an educator within the global art book market for over 10 years. […]
FotoBook Weekend
Written on October 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm, by Ballarat Foto
FotoBook Weekend Online View the talks below We are thrilled to present our second FotoBook Weekend on 16-17 October, which will take place exclusively online across one weekend. FotoBook Weekend celebrates World Photobook Day at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, through a series of online conversations and presentations. Discover the art of the photobook and […]
Foto Walks
Written on September 24, 2021 at 5:34 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Proudly supported by Fujifilm, our Foto Walks will inspire you with a new outlook on capturing the places and sites around you. Participants of all ages, abilities and levels of experience will learn the art of photography while exploring the heritage architecture and sites of the city. The Ballarat Foto Walks are proudly supported by […]
Open Program Exhibition Gallery
Written on September 20, 2021 at 1:07 pm, by Ballarat Foto
With more exhibitions than ever before, the 2021 Open Program features more than 80 artists, turning Ballarat’s cafes, bars, businesses and laneways into an immersive arts experience. Featuring both established and emerging artists, the Open Program brings Ballarat to life with photographic art at every corner. Open Program Award Winners The 2021 Open Program First […]
Digital – Digital Journal
Written on September 17, 2021 at 11:25 am, by Ballarat Foto
Digital Journal Introducing the Ballarat International Foto Biennale Digital Journal. Get to know some of the Biennale’s exhibitions more and hear directly from our artists and curators. The Digital Journal features curatorial essays, artist interviews and letters. Watch this space, the Biennale will publish new pieces on the Digital Journal throughout the course of the […]
Digital Program
Written on September 17, 2021 at 11:24 am, by Ballarat Foto
Re-live the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and explore our digital program of virtual exhibitions, prize exhibition galleries, online conversation series and more. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale Digital Program is proudly supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – An Australian Government initiative. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is an official […]
Digital – 2021 Prize Exhibition Galleries
Written on September 17, 2021 at 11:16 am, by Ballarat Foto
Exhibition Galleries Explore the 2021 Biennale’s prize exhibitions, featuring finalists of the Martin Kantor Portrait Prize and The Fineman New Photography Award, and all of the Biennale’s Open Program artists. Browse the online galleries and cast your votes for the People’s Choice award for the Open Program. View each exhibition gallery below. Back to the […]
Journal Mass Isolation Essay
Written on September 17, 2021 at 11:07 am, by Ballarat Foto
Mass Isolation Australia was created in the midst of lockdown in March 2020 to establish a visual record of the pandemic and quickly became a way to see the pandemic unfold through Australian eyes, and a source of connection and community in a time of social distance. More than 12,000 images were uploaded to the #MassIsolationAus […]
Journal In Translation Essay
Written on September 17, 2021 at 10:40 am, by Ballarat Foto
This essay is currently presented in partnership with the Auckland Festival of Photography Online Programme, as part of the 2022 festival theme Disruption [raruraru]. In Translation, an exhibition presented as part of the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, explored the approach of four leading contemporary photographers, Erieta Attali (ISR), Lard Buurman (NLD), Rory Gardiner (AUS) […]
Journal Raining Embers Interview
Written on September 17, 2021 at 12:21 am, by Ballarat Foto
This interview series is currently presented in partnership with the Auckland Festival of Photography Online Programme, as part of the 2022 festival theme Disruption [raruraru]. Raining Embers, an exhibition presented as part of the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, examined the global climate crisis through the lens of four photojournalists that captured the 2020 Australian […]
Martin Kantor Portrait Prize 2021 Exhibition
Written on September 16, 2021 at 6:35 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Named in honour of the late portrait photographer Martin Kantor, the acquisitive first prize of $15,000 is awarded to an exceptional portrait of a significant Australian recognised within their field of art, letters, science, sport or politics. This exhibition presents the 28 award finalists. Martin Kantor was a photographer and philanthropist known for his arresting […]
The Fineman New Photography Award 2021 Exhibition
Written on September 16, 2021 at 5:26 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Fineman New Photography Award 2021 Exhibition Following the inaugural run in 2019, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents the second iteration of The Fineman New Photography Award. This award places the focus on photographic artists working throughout the Asia-Pacific region, seeking to showcase work that is beginning to receive critical attention. This award allows […]
Mount Langi Ghiran Virtual Wine Tasting
Written on September 3, 2021 at 12:47 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Join us for an exclusive virtual wine tasting from the comfort of your home with our wine sponsor Mount Langi Ghiran. Chief Winemaker Adam Louder and Wine Club Manager Matthew Metcalfe will join Ballarat International Foto Biennale Artistic Director and CEO, Fiona Sweet to take you through an introduction to the winery’s premium estate grown […]
Written on September 2, 2021 at 2:24 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Public Art. 16 Outdoor Exhibitions. 84 Artists.Australia. Colombia. Ethiopia. Germany. India. Italy. Netherlands. New Zealand. Pakistan. Singapore. South Africa. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. USA. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s Core Outdoor Program invigorates the city by transforming busy streets, laneways, shopfronts and landmark buildings into exhibition spaces with public art. You’ll find photographic art at every turn as you […]
Volunteer Agreement
Written on August 31, 2021 at 5:03 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This document is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and it may be cancelled at any time by either us or you. 1. You Are A Volunteer The position of Volunteer at Ballarat International Foto Biennale is a voluntary role. This means that, if you accept the role, you perform all […]
Written on August 21, 2021 at 6:08 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Festival Extended Until Jan 2022 It is with great joy that we announce the Ballarat International Foto Biennale will be extended until 9 January 2022. Currently only open to Regional Victoria, the Biennale looks forward to welcoming visitors from metropolitan Melbourne and beyond in the near futured. With more exhibitions and artists than ever before, […]
My Martin Kantor Portrait Display
Written on July 28, 2021 at 7:53 pm, by Ballarat Foto
We received more than 200 portraits from 11 schools across Australia from students who participated in the My Martin Kantor Education Program. These portraits were taken by students throughout Australia during Terms 1 and 2, 2021. The students took inspiration from the 2017 and 2019 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize finalists using our online education program of […]
Volunteer Information Sessions – 6pm Wednesdays via Zoom from 1st September
Written on July 22, 2021 at 3:53 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is back and we would love for you to be involved! The Biennale is bringing a world of photographic art to Ballarat. While our passport sits in the drawer, the 2021 Biennale is a fantastic way to bring new experiences into your life and be immersed in the world of […]
Louise Denton~Presented by HC Pro
Written on June 25, 2021 at 12:41 pm, by Ballarat Foto
HC Pro presents Louise Denton Louise Denton’s Dawn Break at the Lost City, Limmen National Park. Captured during a sunrise helicopter landing in one of the Northern Territory’s most remote national parks. Photographic paper used: Chromaluxe, dye sublimation on aluminum Instagram @louisedentonphotography Website louisedenton.com
Rhiannon Matthews~Presented by Frameline
Written on June 25, 2021 at 12:34 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Frameline presents Rhiannon Matthews Landscape images captured on her travels around Australia, Rhiannon Matthews is endlessly inspired by the beauty of the natural world and celebrates this through photography. Photographic paper used: Bauhaus True Rag Smooth Instagram @rhiannonmatthewsphotography Website rhiannonmatthews.com.au
Glenn Andrew Walker~Presented by Fine Art & Foto
Written on June 25, 2021 at 12:31 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Fine Art & Foto presents Glenn Andrew Walker Sticks and Water by Glenn Andrew Walker. Glenn sees a story in the timber and how it is scribed by the movement of the waters, people, and time. Photographic paper used: Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm Instagram @glennslens.au Website glennwalkerphotography.com
Lowell Hunter~Presented by Bells Fine Art
Written on June 25, 2021 at 12:25 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Bells Fine Art presents Lowell Hunter Lowell Hunter is a Saltwater man who grew up on Gunditjmara Country in Warrnambool. Lowell creates sand art using drone photography along the Surf Coast and Bellarine spectacularly capturing breathtaking landscapes on an impressive scale. Lowell carves stories of family, identity, connection into the sand using the same foot movements […]
Dominic Xavier~Presented by Image Science
Written on June 25, 2021 at 12:04 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Image Science presents Dominic Xavier Dominic Xavier’s work revolves around concepts of nostalgia and the inherent beauty of sentimentality. Photographic paper used: Hahnemühle Instagram @_dominicxavier Website dominicxavier.com
Christopher Tovo~Presented by Spicers
Written on June 25, 2021 at 12:01 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Spicers presents Christopher Tovo Tovo’s artistic interpretations are performed from behind the lens. His works are an insight of just a few of Tovo’s impressions of what he sees as great moments in his life. Photographic paper used: Bauhaus Etching Matt, Smooth, Ivory Matt, Photo Glacier Instagram @christopher_tovo Website christophertovo.com
Winner Announcement | Martin Kantor Portrait Prize
Written on June 24, 2021 at 7:54 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The winner of the Martin Kantor Portrait Prize will be awarded the acquisitive first prize of $15,000 for their portrait of a significant Australian. Featuring finalists George Angelovski, Graeme Armstrong, Fiona Bowring, Su Cassiano, Anna Maria Antoinette D’Addario, Elise Derwin, Stephen Dupont, George Fetting, Julia Firak, Lisa Gipton, John Gollings, Naomi Hobson, Nicholas Hubicki, Penelope […]
Winner Announcement | The Fineman New Photography Award
Written on June 24, 2021 at 7:48 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Join us for the announcement of The Fineman New Photography Award Winner, celebrating photographic artists from the Asia-Pacific region. Six finalists were chosen by an international jury of leading curators and gallery directors, provided with a unique exhibition opportunity. Exhibiting finalists are Pierfrancesco Celada [HKG], Michelle Chan [HKG] Aakriti Chandervanshi [IND], Liss Fenwick [AUS], JinQin […]
The Hub
Written on June 24, 2021 at 7:03 pm, by Ballarat Foto
In the centre of the city, the Biennale presents The Hub, a new creative space home to digital printing workshops, exhibitions, photobook displays, artist talks and the Biennale merch store. The Hub is proudly supported by Hahnemühle | Bauhaus | Spicers, and The George Hotel. BIFB Merch Store Excited by the Biennale yellow? You can […]
Heidi Victoria [AUS]~The Show Must Go On
Written on June 24, 2021 at 6:39 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This exhibition showcases the resilience of the performing arts industry. In 2020, many artists were forced to reinvent themselves and their income streams, passing time until the magic was allowed to happen again. This is their story. Heidi VictoriaHaving majored in photography at university, and maintaining her passion for her craft throughout a high-profile career, […]
Ferne Millen [AUS]~Journey on Wadawurrung Country
Written on June 24, 2021 at 6:36 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This exhibition features portraits of the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners. Working closely with proud Wadawurrung woman, Corrina Eccles, Millen documents their stories and connection to the land, community and culture.
Kris Graves [USA]~American Monuments
Written on June 24, 2021 at 1:27 pm, by Ballarat Foto
In the summer of 2020, a collective uprising, rooted in local civic engagements, ricocheted around the world in response to the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. It relied on one of the central pillars of Democracy – peaceful protest. Although grounded in the particular, the embodied actions of the multitudes illuminated larger […]
GradFoto 2020
Written on June 24, 2021 at 1:23 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale presented the inaugural GradFoto award in 2020. This exhibition showcases the award finalists and celebrates the high-calibre of photographic work by up and coming graduates from selected tertiary institutions. Congratulations to GradFoto 2020 Winner Shuran Yang and People’s Choice Lilah Benetti. Featured Finalists Lilah Benetti, Anna Brooks, Wendy Catling, Yask […]
Jackson Gallagher [AUS]~Ballarat Pivots
Written on June 24, 2021 at 1:13 pm, by Ballarat Foto
In 2020, Ballarat businesses pivoted in response to COVID-19, innovating in the face of unprecedented circumstance. Photographer Jackson Gallagher documented Ballarat-based, nationwide business Gekko Systems who adapted their mining manufacturing skills to produce cost-efficient hospital ventilators, and Haymes Paint who pivoted to produce hand sanitiser by adapting their paint manufacturing technology to meet the demand.
Artist Talk | Picture Her
Written on June 24, 2021 at 11:16 am, by Fiona Sweet
Join Heather Horrocks, Karenne Ann and Marg Dobson as they discuss Picture Her, their collaboration, and the work and life of 1920’s Ballarat photographer Daisy Harriet Llewelyn. A hand colourist and portrait photographer, Daisy Harriet Llewelyn’s glass plate negatives were found in a shed. From the trail of discovery to identifying Daisy, to her now […]
Artist Talk: Erik Kessels with AGDA
Written on June 24, 2021 at 11:07 am, by Fiona Sweet
Presented in partnership with the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA), join Dutch artist and designer Erik Kessels, AGDA VIC Co Chair San San Truong, and Artistic Director Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Fiona Sweet for an exciting in-conversation event. A modern anthropologist, hear directly from Erik Kessels in this live event, discussing his exhibition 24HRS in […]
In Conversation: The Poverty Line
Written on June 24, 2021 at 10:59 am, by Fiona Sweet
Hear directly from artists Chow and Lin (Stefen Chow and Huiyi Lin) discussing their exhibition The Poverty Line, and joined by Bernardo Tobias, the State Manager for Victoria and South Australia at OzHarvest Australia, and Fiona Sweet, Artistic Director Ballarat International Foto Biennale. The Poverty Line (2010 – 2020) sees artists Chow and Lin (Stefen Chow […]
Picture Her
Written on June 23, 2021 at 7:17 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Performed and written by Marg Dobson, Picture Her returns to the Ballarat International Foto Biennale as a full-length theatre show featuring Australian women photographers and one of Ballarat’s first, Daisy Harriett Llewelyn. A fun-filled escapade of mystery and surprise, we invite you to join in the search for Ms Daisy and be captivated by Dobson’s […]
Anne and Frank Carroll~Venice – Being There
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:32 pm, by Ballarat Foto
In Venice – Being There Frank and Anne Carroll present images of the city and Carnivale. Venice is a feast of architecture, art and history confronted by the burden of five million annual pedestrian tourists. This jostling commercialism in tourist hot spots encouraged the photographers to seek out the less frequented and quieter locations and the […]
Alan Moyle~Integral Cognition
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:26 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Our world is full of beautiful details. Man-made and natural elements that we tend to miss because we have developed the normality of busy. Thoughts are in the future or stuck in the past and unless we take deliberate time, rarely in the now. Photographed using vintage Polaroid 680 cameras, these works connect the transient […]
Sari Sutton~Avalanche
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:19 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Against the dramatic backdrop of the ancient Targangal (Mt Kosciuszko) region of the Australian alps, Avalanche explores the unfamiliar psychological terrain of a world disrupted by the pandemic and the intensifying impacts of global warming. Revealing unexpected layers and contradictions, Avalanche invites reflection upon the existential challenges of the Anthropocene, human agency, choice and consequence. Website […]
Nikki Yendle~The more you look the more you see
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:13 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Looking back through childhood photographs, I was struck by the beauty of double-exposed images created by chance. Images that were once considered a missed opportunity, even a waste. Inspiration was found: how could I create something intentional, out of something unintentional? Biography Landscape photography offers me a counterbalance to a career focused on logic and […]
Helen Myall and Alastair Firkin~The landscape and people of the Kyrgyz Republic
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:07 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Kyrgystan (officially the Kyrgyz Republic) is landlocked surrounded by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. It was an important part of the silk road and other commercial routes and the country declared independence from Moscow in 1991 with the break up of the Soviet Union. We were delighted to spend an extended trip to this beautiful […]
Craig Mitchell~Cinematic Ballarat
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm, by Ballarat Foto
A re-exploration of my hometown with the eye of a cinematographer. Taking cues from some of the great film scenes in my lifetime, I see the city and its people in a new dimension. The play of light and scale brings a sense of fantasy and drama to prosaic Ballarat. Website craigmitchellphoto.myportfolio.com Instagram @_craigmitchell Biography […]
Sally McKay~Making Waves
Written on June 23, 2021 at 11:41 am, by Ballarat Foto
Covering 72% of the Earth’s surface, our ocean is so vast, so inconceivably large, as to seem indestructible. However big, it’s now the warmest it’s been since scientists began measuring, more acidic than at any other time in the past 14 million years, and losing oxygen fundamental to virtually all marine life. Oceans play a […]
Donna Crebbin~Brûme
Written on June 23, 2021 at 11:31 am, by Ballarat Foto
2020 was a year that we all felt shrouded in Fog. Steps were cautious, the road ahead unclear. White fog embraces the rainbow symbolism, telling us to hold onto hope and that blessings are open to us when we follow our hearts. Instagram @pixspics2024 Facebook pixspicsphotography Biography A Ballarat Photographer, more at home in the […]
Mieke Boynton and Matt Palmer~Photosynthesis
Written on June 23, 2021 at 11:25 am, by Ballarat Foto
Every tree has its own personality. Acclaimed landscape photographers Mieke Boynton and Matt Palmer explore the beauty of trees in their first joint exhibition. Photosynthesis is a coming-together of their creative vision, showcasing engaging trees from their collections of work. Website miekeboynton.com / mattpalmer.co Instagram @miekeboyntonphotography /@mattpalmerphoto Facebook Mieke Boynton Photography / Matt Palmer Photo […]
Stephen Hall~Studies in Iron and Coffee
Written on June 23, 2021 at 11:05 am, by Ballarat Foto
The Cyanotype process was a very early printing process, popular briefly in Victorian England. It has been revived recently as a photographic medium by artists exploring alternative process photographic printing. Cyanotypes use light-sensitive iron salts, hand-painted onto watercolour paper. The resulting blue image can then be toned with tannins to create black, brown or purple […]
John Callahan~Tryptish
Written on June 23, 2021 at 10:59 am, by Ballarat Foto
The title is inspired by Bibo Café and Restaurant, with three different subjects. Beach Abstracts display colourful, digitally altered photos to appear painted. Urban Heights shows urban photos taken from elevated positions. The third is Mobile Views, mobile photos taken while out walking. Instagram @photokertesz
Alli Harper~Yuki no kuni (Land of Snow)
Written on June 23, 2021 at 10:18 am, by Ballarat Foto
Japan’s winter landscape is far removed from Australia. Siberian winds traverse the Sea of Japan creating a “wind of white flowers” (kazahana). This absence of humanity is an illusion; life has merely turned inwards. The mundane becomes beautiful. Website alliharperphotographer.com Instagram @alliharperphotographer Facebook alliharperphotographer Biography Much of my work focuses on the environment we live […]
Anita Beaney~Reaching Harbour
Written on June 23, 2021 at 10:11 am, by Ballarat Foto
The images are observations of water, sky, colour and light. They capture serenity, inviting audiences to look inward for a similar feeling. Inspiration is found in artists Mark Rothko and Ansel Adams, and the images’ infinite horizons evoke Hiroshi Sugimoto’s seascapes. Website anitabeaneyphotographer.com.au Instagram @anitabeaney Biography Anita is a freelance commercial photographer with a parallel […]
Kelly Marie Slater~River Inception
Written on June 23, 2021 at 9:53 am, by Ballarat Foto
This river ‘Mersey’ has become entwined with my life. It has sustained life and spirit in this region for millennia, shaping the land and people. This is a river few of us know: a wild river running through gorges and forests. Website kslater.com.au Instagram @kslatervisual Biography A lens-based artist living and working in Northwest Tasmania. […]
BIFB After Dark~Eat. Drink.
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:26 am, by Fiona Sweet
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale has partnered with two renowned restaurants throughout Ballarat to provide a series of bespoke dining experiences. Join us on Saturday evenings for carefully crafted and original menus alongside sought-after wines. With limited capacity, these events are not to be missed. Mr Jones Saturday 27 November, 6.30pm $120pp Experience a modern […]
Masterclass with Kristoffer Paulsen
Written on June 23, 2021 at 12:07 am, by Fiona Sweet
Learn directly from working professional photographer, Kristoffer Paulsen, and discover the art of the portrait. Kristoffer Paulsen will lead you through his photographic practice as he creates a stunning portrait before your eyes. With limited places available, you will be able to ask questions, observe and learn from an expert. The masterclass will include a […]
Masterclass with John Gollings
Written on June 22, 2021 at 11:34 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Join renowned architectural photographer John Gollings for an in-depth masterclass providing insights into his practice. Witness Gollings’ photographic technique in person, getting a glimpse into the artist’s process as he photographs the new Ballarat GovHub. This is an exclusive observational masterclass, where you will be able to learn tips and techniques. John will take participants […]
Cemetery Foto Walks
Written on June 22, 2021 at 11:24 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Proudly supported by Fujifilm, our Foto Walks will inspire you with a new outlook on capturing the places and sites around you. See the Ballarat General Cemetery in a new light. Guided by local professional photographer, Angela Hayward, our Cemetery Foto Walks provide a unique opportunity to learn photographic tips and tricks while capturing the […]
Fujifilm Foto Walks
Written on June 22, 2021 at 10:35 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Proudly supported by Fujifilm, our Foto Walks will inspire you with a new outlook on capturing the places and sites around you. Guided by local professional photographers Peter Kervarec and Dylan Leak, we invite you to explore the streetscapes and architecture of our historic city with a camera in hand. Receive tips and insights into […]
In Focus Curator Forum
Written on June 22, 2021 at 2:29 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The In Focus Curator Forum is designed as an intensive and rewarding program to develop the practice of curation. An exclusive opportunity for emerging and mid-career curators based in Australia, this professional development program supports curators in navigating the curatorial terrain. Taking place under the backdrop of the festival, the Forum includes events, networking opportunities […]
Digital Program
Written on June 21, 2021 at 5:19 pm, by Ballarat Foto
For those who are unable to join us in Ballarat or who simply want to enhance the Biennale experience, we have now introduced a compelling digital program rich with interactive virtual exhibitions and live streaming online. Live Streaming Many of our talks and panel discussion events will be streamed online for audiences at home or […]
Polo Jimenez~The Daily Foto
Written on June 15, 2021 at 4:29 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Since 2020, Jimenez has been developing a formula to connect images with sound. He has drawn inspiration from eclectic individuals that have crossed his path by asking for song suggestions. This exhibition includes audio, please bring a phone and earphones. Website thedailyfoto.com Instagram @the.daily.foto Facebook @thedailyfoto Biography Polo (1967, Guadalajara, Mexico). Studied business and marketing […]
Anthony Anderton~Lost Footsteps – The Forgotten China Odyssey of Robert Logan Jack
Written on June 15, 2021 at 4:21 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This long-term project retraces the footsteps of Robert Logan Jack. In 1900 Jack and his party walked from southwest China to Burma. Using diaries, maps and personal papers, Anderton photographed people and places along Jack’s original route. Website anthonyanderton.com.au
Neville Hiatt~Four Seasons 2022
Written on June 15, 2021 at 4:16 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Could you live without heating? Refrigeration? Public toilets? Neville did while living off grid to bring you these beautiful memories of Gippsland. He captured these beautiful images as momentary reprieve from the insanity of the world last year. Website nevillehiatt.comInstagram @enchanting_times_photographyFacebook NevilleHiattOfficial BiographyNeville Hiatt has exhibited over 30 times in the past 7 years. He […]
Michael Knowles~Angkor Wat – In and Out of Vision
Written on June 15, 2021 at 4:10 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The 12th century Angkor complex has been revealed from dense jungle since the 1960’s. During the Pol Pot era, the complex was vandalised and looted. Restoration is being undermined due to damage associated with mass tourism, vandalism, theft and pollution. BiographyMichael Knowles is a keen photographer who, as part of his professional engineering career, has […]
Renee Sterling~So Strong is its Longing
Written on June 15, 2021 at 4:02 pm, by Ballarat Foto
So strong is its longing to live, the Strangler Fig becomes an invincible foe capable of overtaking the stateliest of trees. The trees, powerless to stop the vines, eventually succumb. This series reflects on how an outside force can overwhelm something and exert total control. Series curated by Susan Brunialti. Website sterlingau.comInstagram @reneesterlingstudio BiographyRenée Sterling […]
Arthur Creative~Topsy Turvey
Written on June 15, 2021 at 3:55 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Last year we faced unprecedented challenges, looking at the world in different ways. Suddenly things were upside down, and back to front. The exhibition reflects the uncertainty and chaos of 2020 through both the natural world and man-made subject matter. Instagram @arthur3creativeFacebook arthur3creative BiographyTopsy Turvey is a collection of work created by the artists who […]
Stuart Whelan~Memorial
Written on June 15, 2021 at 3:46 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This series of photographs, taken in the Ballarat New Cemetery, shows some of the Immortelles, glass encased ceramic floral tributes, that appeared on graves in the period between approximately 1900 and 1945. While some of these have stood the test of time, there are many which are now broken, weathered and deteriorating. These photographs were […]
Liz Kajko~Komorebi Variance
Written on June 15, 2021 at 3:28 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Komorebi is a Japanese word for “light filtering through the trees”. Variance comes from viewing the many ways of catching the light within nature. My photos are trying to catch that magical moment and keep it longer than it exists. Instagram @lizazulafotos BiographyLiz Kajkoenjoys exploring her own city and any that has the opportunity to […]
Peter Berzanskis~Vestiges
Written on June 15, 2021 at 3:22 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Peter reinterprets urban spaces by reducing them to their most basic form and reconstructing them. In this series of images of historic Ballarat, the function of these places are no longer explicitly defined. Contemporary elements refashion the context they exist within. Website peterberzanskis.com.auInstagram @peterberzanskisFacebook Peter.Berzanskis BiographyPeter is a freelance photographer working with architects, interior designers […]
Melissa Jane Cachia~A River of Hope & Dreams
Written on June 15, 2021 at 2:59 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Chasing the light through the Volcanic Plains of the Parwan Gorge. This thought-provoking series was inspired during lockdown by award-winning Photographer Melissa Jane. Capturing scenes of a river that flows deep within a winding Valley through Regional Victoria that is of Biodiverse significance. The Werribee River that flows through the gorge is an important wildlife […]
Mark Forbes~Beautiful Solitude
Written on June 15, 2021 at 2:39 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Traces of beauty exist everywhere around us. The scenes depicted in this series can be found just around the corner in all of our daily lives. Many people however may not see the beauty in the ordinary, either being too busy, caught up in their daily hustle, or have simply just not spent the time […]
Alan Moyle~Behind The Curtain
Written on June 15, 2021 at 2:31 pm, by Ballarat Foto
During the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Alan documented dressing rooms of comedians around the city. Photographed before and after performing, Alan presents an insight into where and how comedians prepare. Presented in partnership with BallaRatCat Comedy. Website photobat.net/btcInstagram @photobat_alanFacebook @photobat BiographyAlan Moyle is a Tasmanian-born, Melbourne living photographic artist. He is a past recipient […]
Christopher Sheils~The Event Horizon
Written on June 15, 2021 at 2:23 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The exhibition challenges the notion of what is right and wrong. It’s what I call Visual Anarchy. For an anarchic community to function, rather than having rules there exists an implied code which is fluid and dynamic adapting to different situations. Instagram @christopher_sheilsFacebook EclecticLight BiographyChristopher Sheils worked commercially in Melbourne winning the Victorian Advertising Photographer […]
Patrick Pound [AUS]~The Photographer’s Shadow~The Followers
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:52 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Patrick Pound explores the notion of the past and its relation to the present through the intervention of photographic archives. Presenting two exhibitions across a trail of enlarged found photographs pasted along the footpaths of Ballarat, The Photographer’s Shadow and The Followers invite the viewer to take a walk in the photographer’s shoes through their […]
Ballarat International Foto Biennale~Mass Isolation Australia
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Mass Isolation Australia was created in the midst of lockdown in March 2020 to establish a visual record of the pandemic and quickly became a way to see the pandemic unfold through Australian eyes, and a source of connection and community in a time of social distance. More than 12,000 images were uploaded […]
Bookface
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:34 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian ExclusiveCurated by W. H. Chong and Imogen Stubbs If a biography is a portrait in words, then what do we put on the cover of the book? An exact solution is the photographic portrait: the face of the subject. We can grasp the power of a portrait as it immediately delivers a vast amount […]
Lamya Gargash [AE]~Familial
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:28 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Familial discusses the relationship between an unfamiliar space and the artist, questioning the way in which labels can affirm or alter our perspective of place. Capturing the forgotten spaces in public and private realms of Emirati society, Lamya Gargash documents budget hotels in Dubai that have been overshadowed by polished and commercialised establishments. […]
Gideon Mendel [ZAF]~Submerged Portraits
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:22 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Gideon Mendel presents complex narratives and unusual use of portraiture in extreme conditions, portraying the human condition within the context of overwhelming climate events around the world. Part of Mendel’s Drowning World ongoing series, Submerged Portraits is centred around the climate crisis and its devastating impact upon livelihoods and security. Mendel intimately captures […]
Rhonda Senbergs [AUS]~Time and Place
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Exclusive Rhonda Senbergs (1941 – 1998) photographed Melbourne and Sydney’s art scene for three decades between 1970 – 1998, capturing artists, writers, actors and politicians within her social circle and peers. Nearing 16,000 photographs, including Super 8 footage and videos, the collection forms a substantial history of time and place, featuring photographs of Fred […]
Edgar Leciejewski [DEU]~A Circle Full of Ecstasy
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:11 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Looking at the various social and scientific uses of photography, Edgar Leciejewski employs an analytical and experimental approach to the medium of photography. In A Circle Full of Ecstasy, Leciejewski unites political leaders through a singular visual metaphor – right arms raised in greeting. Further connecting the images collected from press publications, the […]
Mariken Wessels [NLD]~Model-Stop-Motion
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:06 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Fascinated by an anonymous woman who posed for Eadweard Muybridge’s camera in 1885, Mariken Wessels’ series Nude – Arising From the Ground (2018-2020) transcends the viewer into a mystique world of movement and exploration of the human body. Inspired by the anonymous woman, who was supposedly named Miss Cox, Wessels began photographing obese […]
Irene Fenara [ITA]~Self Portrait from Surveillance Camera
Written on June 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Irene Fenara examines the gesture behind every photographic operation – watching. Her practice observes, investigates and interprets the way machines perceive and capture their surroundings, and how this intrusion of technology questions who observes and who is observed. Self Portrait from Surveillance Camera addresses both sides through Fenara’s subversive meeting or overtaking the […]
Lisa Garland [AUS]~Still Reverence
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:47 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Lisa Garland captures the essence of community through large scale silver gelatin portraits of friends and family in the familiar setting of their home. For twenty years, Garland has documented the unique spaces and people on the remote North West Coast of Tasmania. From her series Still Reverence, these images capture the intimate relationship between […]
Mitchell Moreno [UK]~BODY COPY
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:39 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere BODY COPY presents constructed self-portraits responding to found texts on gay and queer hook-up sites. Mitchell Moreno scours apps and websites for adverts which are notably specific, and which fall within the scope of their physical characteristics. Moreno then creates and embodies the imagined ideal candidate through the medium of self-portrait, while the text from […]
Geoff Kleem [AUS]~Vacant Rooms
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:34 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Vacant Rooms involved the industrial painting of a disused factory space which were then captured through the lens. Through the act of painting, Geoff Kleem both revealed and transformed the spaces by coating and capturing them under a tactile skin of paint. The photographs almost flatten the spaces into appearing as two-dimensional. Vacant Rooms prompts […]
Alex Meagher [NZ]~Unfamiliar Wilds
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:30 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Alex Meagher captures the remarkable beauty of natural landscapes throughout Victoria, Australia and New Zealand through an almost dreamlike, artificial lens. Through his use of discontinued infrared film, most commonly known as Aerochrome, Meagher’s experimental practice achieves a surrealist quality, subverting natural hues to create rich and vivid scenes. Utilising finite, false-colour infrared film, Alex […]
Say it with Flowers
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:24 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian ExclusiveCurated by Kat Clarke Cemeteries play an intriguing role in society, reminding us of the passage of life and subsequent death. This mortality is something that has plagued humans for centuries, given the uncertainty that comes with death and dying. Curated by Wotjobaluk curator Kat Clarke, Say it with Flowers is a site-responsive exhibition […]
Aïda Muluneh [ETH]~The World is 9
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:14 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere Using vibrant colours and symbolic cultural references, Aïda Muluneh illustrates the African lived experience and the associated post-colonial aftermath endured. She emphasises Ethiopian culture through bright colours, religious and natural settings and elaborate body paint as a celebration of traditional Ethiopian art. Through The World is 9, Muluneh examines questions about life, love […]
Robert Fielding~Miil-Miilpa
Written on June 15, 2021 at 12:04 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Robert Fielding is a contemporary artist of Pakistani, Afghan, Western Arrente and Yankunytjatjara descent, who lives in Mimili Community in the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Combining strong cultural roots with contemporary perspectives, his current practice spans photography works on paper, sculpture, film and installation. In two distinct bodies of new photographic work for […]
Anindita Banerjee~Ondormohol (The Inner Quarters)
Written on June 15, 2021 at 11:57 am, by Ballarat Foto
Ondormohol is a Bengali word referring to the inner or private areas of a house. In this exhibition, Ballarat-based artist Anindita Banerjee has assembled visual imaginings of a Bengali girl, prompted by inheriting a piece of antique Bengali embroidery while living in Ballarat. The exhibition encompasses themes of displacement, memory and home, as Banerjee negotiates […]
Martin Kantor Portrait Prize
Written on June 15, 2021 at 11:49 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Exclusive The Martin Kantor Portrait Prize is generously supported by the Dara Foundation. Named in honour of the late portrait photographer Martin Kantor, the acquisitive first prize of $15,000 is awarded to the work judged to be an exceptional portrait of a significant Australian acclaimed or recognised within their field, including art, letters, science, […]
The Fineman New Photography Award
Written on June 15, 2021 at 11:40 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Exclusive Following the inaugural run in 2019, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents the second iteration of The Fineman New Photography Award. This award places the focus on photographic artists working throughout the Asia-Pacific region, seeking to showcase work that is beginning to receive critical attention. This award allows photographers and photo media artists […]
Number One | Gudinski
Written on June 15, 2021 at 11:32 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Exclusive In celebration of Michael Gudinski’s legacy, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in partnership with Mushroom Group presents an exhibition of music photography. Through an Open Call, music photographers were given the opportunity to submit photographs featuring artists under the Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring banner. Number One | Gudinski is an ode to […]
Dibalik
Written on June 15, 2021 at 11:22 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Exclusive Curated by Katherine Campbell and Sarina Meuleman Dibalik is the Indonesian word for ‘behind’. This exhibition examines the voices and unspoken stories of Indonesian women which are often expressed indirectly, privately and behind closed doors. Dibalik explores the experiences of Feminism in Indonesia with its longstanding history spurred by political revolution and decolonisation. […]
Erik Kessels [NLD]~24HRS in Photos
Written on June 15, 2021 at 11:12 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere 24HRS in Photos responds to the ongoing and ubiquitous overload of images, exploring our evolving relationship with photography during a globalised, hypermediated era in contemporary society. Erik Kessels forces the viewer to confront a physical representation of 350,000 thousand printed images downloaded from a single twenty-four-hour period. Kessels presents us with a sea […]
In Translation
Written on June 15, 2021 at 10:56 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian ExclusiveCurated by Felicity Martin In Translation explores the approach of four leading contemporary photographers, Erieta Attali (ISR), Lard Buurman (NLD), Rory Gardiner (AUS) and John Gollings (AUS) whose careers have taken them across borders to some of the most unique public and private spaces where they translate, narrate and showcase the language of architecture […]
Raining Embers
Written on June 15, 2021 at 10:37 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian ExclusiveCurated by Olivia Poloni Raining Embers examines the global climate crisis through the lens of four photojournalists that captured the 2020 Australian Bushfires. These fires, coined the Black Summer, devastated vegetation, animal life and communities on the east coast of Australia. The continent was on fire for more than four months with the fight […]
Chow and Lin [MYS & SGP]~The Poverty Line
Written on June 15, 2021 at 10:26 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Premiere The Poverty Line (2010 – 2020) sees artists Chow and Lin (Stefen Chow and Huiyi Lin) use the universal lens of food to examine the daily choices faced by those living on the poverty line. Creating a photographic case study of 36 countries and territories spanning six continents, Chow and Lin pose the […]
We will all eventually return to the earth
Written on June 15, 2021 at 9:58 am, by Ballarat Foto
Australian ExclusiveCurated by Talia Smith Photography has a complicated history, used as an ethnographic tool by colonisers and settlers to document and “other” those from diverse backgrounds. Stripping authorship and ownership, the photographs were more interested in how someone was ‘different’ than the important histories and stories that could be told. We will all eventually […]
Erin M McCuskey~Fabularis
Written on June 15, 2021 at 9:12 am, by Ballarat Foto
The layers of a place are revealed by its artists. They retract the curtain and challenge us to see ourselves. What happens when a city embraces its artists? This is the next instalment of the story-world of ‘Luxville’, the tale of artists who challenge their city to take the risk of living up to its […]
Murray Unkovich~Well Covered
Written on June 9, 2021 at 4:08 pm, by Ballarat Foto
An intimate look at “EU KALYPTOS”, Greek for “well covered” and refers to the caps which protect the developing flowers of gum trees. These icons, jettisoned when the flowers open, come in many shapes, colours and sizes, though usually go unnoticed. Website thenakedeye.com.au Instagram @thenakedeye.com.au BiographyMurray’s images have been published in books, magazines and calendars. […]
Denise Lawry~Lanes Alleys Arcades
Written on June 9, 2021 at 4:03 pm, by Ballarat Foto
My great passion is to photograph people existing within their environments, capturing transitory moments and permitting glimpses that show we are connected by our basic humanity. The images capture the hidden treasures of Melbourne. Website deniselawryphotography.comInstagram @deniselawry Facebook DeniseLawryPhotography BiographyDenise Lawry is a Melbourne-based photographer with an interest in street, travel and fine art photography. Her […]
Janine McGuinness~Solitary Vision
Written on June 9, 2021 at 3:53 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This exhibition concerns how memories and experience of a place can be transformed, depicting natural spaces that are metaphors for emotional and psychological experiences. Place is transformed and uncertain where reality is not considered to be fixed. Website janinemcguinness.comInstagram @janine.mcguinness Facebook janinemcguinessart BiographyJanine McGuinness is a Contemporary Fine Art Photographer with various awards, including the […]
Ashley Perry~Suburban Quiet
Written on June 9, 2021 at 3:39 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Suburban Quiet depicts a series of everyday spaces, objects and artefacts – static, banal and devoid of people – within the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The photographs were made during the period of lockdown in 2020. Website ashleysgaze.comInstagram @ashleys.gaze BiographyAshley is a Melbourne-based photographer and filmmaker. He has exhibited at the Centre of Contemporary Photography […]
Giveaway Terms and Conditions
Written on June 9, 2021 at 3:34 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Promoter is Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) of 12 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. Participation 1. Information on how to enter and the prize forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 2. Entry is only open to Australian residents aged 18 and over. […]
Christian Pearson~Tiny Cohabitants
Written on June 9, 2021 at 3:02 pm, by Ballarat Foto
India’s tigers, Africa’s cheetahs and Australia’s crocodiles, I’m addicted to wildlife interactions. But in the modest setting of my backyard, a tiny world of fascinating and wondrous animals eke out a living, both flourishing and perishing each day. Website misheye.com Instagram @misheye_image & @misheye_wildlifeFacebook Photography.by.Christian.Pearson BiographyChristian Pearson explores themes on how nature is experienced. Through […]
Esther Buttery~Here and Now
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:56 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Every day, little moments of beauty surround us. Meanwhile we move fast, and often these moments get overlooked. These images invite you to pause. To give yourself a moment. To notice with fresh eyes and enjoy the little things in life. Website estherbuttery.comInstagram @estherlbuttery
Lesley Costley-Gray~Evolving Through Ice-O
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:49 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Lesley Costley-Gray plays with darkness, shapes and form, and liquids and light, revealing what a garden can give us, illuminated through art. This concept creates mystery, lending itself to transforming the banal into something that holds our attention in a completely different way. Poppies transform into novel landscapes, broccoli becomes a nebula of dust and […]
Jon Setter~The Ballarat Text
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:43 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This series seeks to suggest a portrait of Ballarat through its transitory and mundane aspects. My hope is to offer an alternate perspective of the historic city, to encourage reflection and an awareness of the subtitles that go unnoticed, and potentially instil a clearer vision of Ballarat. Website jonsetter.comInstagram @jonsetter BiographyJon Setter was born in […]
Kat Wilkie~Anti-Anthropocene
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:37 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Anti-Anthropocene is an installation of sound and moving image, addressing climate and the Anthropocene. In collaboration with the land, I want to dismantle the current representations standard photography holds of nature. The work is a combination of photographic processes. Including archival photographs from NASA, screen recordings of Google Earth in locations affected by climate change […]
Ballarat Astronomical Society, Curator Judith Bailey~Spectra
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:29 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This exhibition explores the history of spectroscopy, the spectral classification of stars highlighting the work of Annie Jump Cannon. In 1911 she became the Curator of Astronomical Photographs at Harvard and was later admitted as an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society. Alongside the historical background of spectroscopy, will be some current photographs of […]
Murray White~Conversations With Landscape
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:21 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This series captures the Australian landscape as a living entity; conscious and responsive at a level that stimulates the imagination. Human features define inanimate elements, symbols of life dare to reveal themselves – these are sophisticated witnesses to a world dominated by humanity. The images set the scene for a meaningful interaction, as words literally […]
Eden Diebel~Ten Carapaces
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:14 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This series shows a biomorphic form that was created and then photographed by the artist. These are theatrical manifestations of existing organic forms – wool morphs into fur, fur becomes tentacles and tentacles become an array of eyes. Each ‘portrait’ shows us a surreal vision of ‘creatures’ displaying their eccentric silvery armour as an act […]
Chan Hong Yui Clement~People Watching
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:08 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Depicting people from different walks of life on the streets of his hometown, Hong Kong, the images are visual records of the artist’s people watching experiences. Made during the year of protests against the Extradition Bill and the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Chan’s pictures reveal another aspect of the city in a time […]
Lynden Nicholls & Ros Pach~Natural Absorption
Written on June 9, 2021 at 2:02 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Ros, from Thornbury and Lynden, from Ballarat, began working together during lockdown, creating works together without meeting. These photographs are the result. Houses, buildings, native bush and flowers from our daily walks. The beginning or end of civilisation. Website lyndennicholls.com/photography / rosypeaphotography.com Instagram @rosypeaphotography Facebook rosypeaphotography
Alexander Martino~Eureka! Street.
Written on June 9, 2021 at 1:52 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Eureka! Street. is an ode to the beauty of Ballarat suburbia, captured on 35mm film. Catalysed by the artist’s move back to their childhood suburb of Ballarat East, the exhibition features street views and neighbourhood oddities. Martino’s first solo show seeks to evoke nostalgia and pride in local viewers, and intrigue in visitors and locals […]
BMPS – Barbara Oehring, Margot Sharman, Pam Davison & Sue Jackson~Miracle
Written on June 9, 2021 at 1:02 pm, by Ballarat Foto
BMPS is a quartet of award-winning Melbourne-based women photographers. During a time of uncertainty and despair in 2020, we found camaraderie and comfort in the daily miracles around us in our homes, gardens, and neighbourhoods. They may not have been acts of divine intervention, but they were wondrous occurrences. Website barbaraoehringphotography.blogspot.com / pamdavison.com.au / suejackson.com.au Instagram […]
Mike Rutherford~Vital Signs
Written on June 9, 2021 at 12:22 pm, by Ballarat Foto
A reflection of tumultuous times, Mike Rutherford uses digital photography to “paint” an image with multiple layers, both to the artist and to the viewer. Evocative, moody, often dark, the images are designed to make the observer look and think. Website mikerutherfordphotographer.comInstagram @mikerutherfordphoto BiographyA former advertising and commercial photographer, Mike put the camera down in […]
Ian Kemp~Making Landscapes… One Hour At A Time
Written on June 9, 2021 at 12:16 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The images in this exhibition were created during lockdown in 2020. Shot during walks along the lagoon on the western side of Lake Wendouree, the images in this collection are about beauty, but in a changing world where beauty is mortal and temporary. Website iankempphotography.comInstagram @iankempphotography BiographyI am a fine art photographer from Soldiers Hill. […]
Isabel O’Brien~Elegy
Written on June 9, 2021 at 11:58 am, by Ballarat Foto
The exhibition explores Solastalgia, a term that relates to the grief felt around climate change. With the imminent loss of the natural environment, the images parallel this with the idea of photography as a copy of the real, of a certain moment that will never be again. Website www.isabelobrien.com.au BiographyIsabel O’Brien is a photographic artist […]
Gordon Monro~Pandemic Distortions
Written on June 9, 2021 at 11:50 am, by Ballarat Foto
The images arose during lockdown, starting with photographs of items in Gordon’s house and garden, and modifying them digitally. Some are disturbing or enigmatic, but the image Labyrinth for Lockdown refers to the meditative practice of walking a labyrinth as a means to calm the mind. Website gommog.comInstagram @gordonmonroartist BiographyGordon Monro is a digital media […]
Em Jensen~Sheilas
Written on June 9, 2021 at 11:43 am, by Ballarat Foto
Sheilas documents a subculture of female-identifying folk within the moto scene in Victoria. These women have formed deep connections and community over their shared interest in motorcycles and modern-day greaser culture. Jensen explores these connections and relationships while following numerous specifically female-identifying motorcycle clubs over the course of multiple months. The series is shot exclusively […]
Anne O’Connor~Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Written on June 9, 2021 at 11:35 am, by Ballarat Foto
Four works representing one of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, using clouds as subjects. The intention is to take the audience on a journey across the seasons using imagination and memory as they relate to the perceived music, movement and texture within each one. Facebook AnneOConnorArtistPhotographer BiographyAnne’s works in photography and has received an award in the […]
Michael Flatt~Forest Language
Written on June 9, 2021 at 11:19 am, by Ballarat Foto
I‘ve always had the sense when I sit quietly in the forest, that the forest itself is a language. When I am there I become part of it, as the breeze moves differently around me. The series was inspired by the sense of being a language. It continues to be a revelation to me and […]
Michaela Ottone~On Being
Written on June 9, 2021 at 11:14 am, by Ballarat Foto
This series captures moments of intimacy, vulnerability, and uncensored expressions of emotion amongst friends, relatives and lovers. These images both celebrate surrendering to our true selves, and acknowledge the genuine connections that we may develop with others as a result of this surrender. Website ottonephotography.comInstagram @ottonephotograph
Michelle Thompson~Unexpected Landscape
Written on June 9, 2021 at 10:57 am, by Ballarat Foto
Travel bloggers have invaded social media with picture-perfect landscapes. As so many flood the internet, has the landscape image become cliched and no longer a realistic representation? Michelle attempts to answer this question by adding the imperfect and unexpected to landscape photography. Unusual colours and layering in the images introduce an unanticipated element and challenge […]
Kristina Kitchingman~Diversity
Written on June 9, 2021 at 10:51 am, by Ballarat Foto
I want to show an eclectic mix of imagery to highlight the many aspects of photography that I enjoy. I specialise in taking photographs of varied subject matter as I enjoy photography in the many forms that it can take. Instagram @kristinakitchingman Facebook Kristina-Kitchingman BiographyKristina has been a passionate photographer for nearly 40 years and […]
Brett Leigh Dicks~INSIDE: Photographs of Decommissioned Australian Prisons
Written on June 9, 2021 at 10:44 am, by Ballarat Foto
Empty prisons are eerie places where the walls speak. Etched into the stone are the passing of successive generations of inmates, each with their own stories. Each prison has its own history, character, and stories to tell. But old prisons are not just a reminder of the past, they can also help guide the future. […]
Kirrily Urquhart~Ballarat Lace
Written on June 9, 2021 at 10:37 am, by Ballarat Foto
Ballarat Lace is a unique series of photographic digital collages and textile designs inspired by the beauty and richness of Ballarat. Designs feature original images of iron lacework, colours, foliage and surface textures from buildings and gardens. Each piece is comprised of multiple layers combined to reflect various moods and characters of the region. Instagram […]
Laura Rouhan~Monochrome
Written on June 9, 2021 at 10:04 am, by Ballarat Foto
Beauty in black and white photography is about detail and contrast. In Monochrome, the image of a neon M at night and suburban streetscapes drenched in light embody contrast. Created with ultra-low ISO on medium format black and white film, these images are full of contrast and subtle, hidden details. Website laurarouhan.com Instagram @laurarouhan BiographyA […]
Tammy Boyce~Delicate Youth
Written on June 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Depicting young dancers in motion, seeking stillness through impressions of light. This series aims to empower youth in a delicate time of their lives transitioning into adulthood. The loss of the wonder years and the inherent innocence becoming a memory of playfulness, which profoundly morphs into the performance of life. Website auvintagephotography.com Instagram @auvintagephotosFacebook auvintagephotography […]
Craig Menzies Shards of Arcadia~We Go to Whence We Came
Written on June 8, 2021 at 5:50 pm, by Ballarat Foto
An exploration of Death, Decay, the Organic and Inorganic, using and juxtaposing elements of both to highlight the relationship of each to its opposite, enhancing our perception of such and promoting a reconsideration of our attitudes to each. Website shardsofarcadia.com BiographyPhotography has been a lifelong interest although my pursuit has been interrupted several times over […]
Starry Kong~You can’t walk this earth forever; Someday you will have to fly.
Written on June 8, 2021 at 5:42 pm, by Ballarat Foto
For more than 10 years, I have been suffering from depression. It has caused me to think about life’s meaning. My feelings about death are paradoxical — I dread to think about the demise of people I love, but I feel indifferent and apathetic about my own. In 2018, my Australian mother, for whom I […]
Alison Shirley~Beauty in Decay
Written on June 8, 2021 at 5:33 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Unfolding before Alison’s macro lens, all life forms take new shape and context. Nature displays its exquisite delicacy and wisdom, down to the finest detail. Like a dance, an intimate play between life and light. Through photography, Alison seeks to celebrate all parts of life: vitality and decay. Along with observation, comes the inevitable questions […]
Laura Rouhan~In Plain Sight
Written on June 8, 2021 at 5:25 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Using analogue photographic processes that require a slowing down and provide an opportunity for direct control and creative engagement, my work centres on identity, belonging and my connection to space. In the context of the pandemic, forced isolation, the restriction of movement and free use of space, belonging and connection to space have become amplified, […]
Madeline Bowser and Ben Metherell~A Juxtapostion Of Perspectives
Written on June 8, 2021 at 5:17 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Showcasing artists Madeline Bowser and Ben Metherell, who create work collaboratively, this exhibition presents photographs curated and presented in pairs. They explore the differences in perception, interpretation, perspective, and use of light by each artist. Website haeliophoto.comInstagram @haeliophoto / @bmetherell Biography, Madeline BowserFormally trained in fine art photography, Madeline’s photographs represent her preference for black and […]
Angus O’Callaghan~Angus O’Callaghan’s Melbourne: a city in flux, 1968-1971
Written on June 8, 2021 at 5:09 pm, by Ballarat Foto
A series of images of Melbourne between 1968 – 1971. During this time of social change, Angus portrayed the life of the city. His work is a journey of transformation from the naive familiarity of the 1950s to worldly cosmopolitanism through the flux of immigrant influence, work, leisure, war protests, sport, art, fashion, technology and […]
Ainsley Cameron~Obscura
Written on June 8, 2021 at 4:47 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This exhibition came out of being given older film cameras from a neighbour before she moved to Melbourne. By no means is this exhibition a technical one, rather capturing an instrument that captured many moments in time. Instagram @nightrainbowphotogFacebook nightrainbowphotog BiographyI consider myself to be a hunter and gatherer of natural light, the unusual, the […]
Zo Damage~Essence
Written on June 8, 2021 at 4:39 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Rhythm and sound are in everything, from a beating heart, a dripping tap, and the tram rattling down the tracks. It is physical, coming from a place deep within and from the earth on which we stand. Essence is a series of abstracted portraits of local musicians celebrating the physicality of rhythm, energy and emotion […]
Emilio Cresciani~State of Change
Written on June 8, 2021 at 4:31 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The ice caps are melting. New landscapes are created through rising sea levels, and more light is absorbed onto the earth’s surface, further accelerating global warming. A vicious circle. This interplay between ice and light features in this series of works. Photograms capture the transition when ice melts onto photographic paper. Light travels through blocks […]
Toni Harris~A Monochromatic Perspective
Written on June 8, 2021 at 4:21 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Life is quirky, big, beautiful. These are moments captured in light from strange distant lands, cultures and people, but as beings we can all respond to. Pocketed memories showing a particular attitude, regard and different way of seeing things. We all hope for unfettered travel to begin again but, until then, continue to dream, ponder, […]
Sam Lloyd~Psychopomp
Written on June 8, 2021 at 2:53 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Psychopomp (Greek for ‘soul guide’) continues Sam Lloyd’s fascination with loss, transience and decay, exploring the phenomenon of the cemetery angel. Between 1880 and 1900 angels proliferated in Victorian cemeteries, as the flamboyant and wealthy gold-rush generation came to its end. Works of great beauty, carved by skilled copiers in Carrara, Italy, the poignancy of […]
Jon Paley~Focus on the Beauty and Respect the Decay
Written on June 8, 2021 at 2:32 pm, by Ballarat Foto
One of the side effects of long-term depression is that it can often lead to physical tunnel vision and stillness. Being stuck in place isn’t always a bleak prospect and can help with focus and the ability to enjoy overlooked everyday details in clear view. Website thisboyfacesnorth.com.au Instagram @thisboyfacesnorth
Helen Myall and Alastair Firkin~The African Elephant
Written on June 8, 2021 at 2:24 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Photographic trips to Africa do not feel complete without spending time with the world’s largest land-based animal. These extraordinary creatures are a pure delight to observe in their family groups and natural environments. These images have been gathered on multiple trips since 2011. Website afirkin.com BiographyHelen and Alastair have travelled extensively with a particular focus […]
Noeleen McKeag~A Moment in Time
Written on June 8, 2021 at 2:16 pm, by Ballarat Foto
An exhibition inspired by the steampunk movement. Capturing everyday people transported into another world of costumery and fun. Most of the images in the exhibition were shot in Ballarat, with the artist creating traditional portraits and fanciful composite fine artworks. Website thebearmomentsphotography.com Instagram @thebearmomentsphotographyFacebook TheBearMomentsPhotography BiographyNoeleen McKeag is a local Ballarat Wedding and Portrait photographer. […]
John Stickland~Near and Far
Written on June 8, 2021 at 2:08 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Glimpses of life beyond animated stardust. Snapshots of my life’s experiences, from home in Ballarat to places far away. Capturing the simplicity and complexity of the world around me. Playing with light, line and shape, appreciating the art in the ordinary. BiographyJohn Stickland was born and bred in Ballarat. He returned from Melbourne University and […]
Michael Wolfe and Kirsten Krauth~Someone to Watch Over Me – The Better Angels of Our Nature
Written on June 8, 2021 at 1:54 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Artist Michael Wolfe and writer Kirsten Krauth look through the gothic glass at the edges of these uncertain times in photographs, verse, text and lyrics by Nick Cave. Exploring the rituals of remembrance as expressed in memorial statuary and reflections on loss, sorrow, absence, melancholy and letting go. They ask the questions: how do we […]
Tegan Crosbie~Random Acts Of Photography
Written on June 8, 2021 at 1:41 pm, by Ballarat Foto
With the Lomography Diana Instant and the Fuji Instax Square, this series explores the beauty in the banal and the aesthetic of the unremarkable. Crosbie carries a camera everywhere, becoming an extension of herself. Scouring locations for possibilities; rundown caravan parks, nondescript recreation reserves and suburbia. The nature of instant photography revels in the preservation […]
Grant Ellmers~An abstract narrative of inner-city streets
Written on June 8, 2021 at 1:26 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This work is an abstract exploration of inner-city streets of Melbourne, celebrating the elaborate detail and cultural aesthetic. Collecting traces of humanity represented through the absence of the human form, whose presence emerges through the subject matter. A central theme is exploring the space between figurative and abstract forms. Where the elements of the image […]
Vera Paulin~Africa’s Wild West
Written on June 8, 2021 at 1:13 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This series records the story of the biennial horse and rider festival, FECHIBA (Festival Culturel et Hippique de Barani), held in Barani, northern Burkina Faso. It attracts competitors with their horses from the greater region of Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria and even Guinea. Competitions include the best-dressed horse and most skilled rider. Traditional music, […]
Lal Lal Moorabool Photo Group~An Eclectic Collection
Written on June 8, 2021 at 1:02 pm, by Ballarat Foto
We present a diverse collection of images which illustrate the way in which our passions and life experiences influence the art we portray, in response to this extraordinary world around us. Some in our group chase extreme weather events for spectacular landscapes, others prefer capturing personality through portraits. Some are obsessed with the elusive character […]
Jane Fitzgerald~Rooftops
Written on June 7, 2021 at 12:54 pm, by Ballarat Foto
This is a series of rooftops I captured on Pako St, Federal Mills, and the Boom building in Rutland Street, Newtown. I painted textured backgrounds, photographed them and then combined the two digital photographs to create something unique. Website janefitzgeraldphotographer.comInstagram @janecfitz BiographyJane Fitzgerald is a Geelong photographer, with a passion for both digital and film […]
David Mac Phail~Looking Forward. Looking Back. The Snagger and the Gun.
Written on June 3, 2021 at 1:28 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The series depicts two outback shearers in the 1970s, one young, one old, conveying the passage of time in the human lifespan. The youth sees who the old man has been, and the old man who the youth will become. Their animated conversation depicts the role of oral history in the framing of their shared […]
Steven Arnold [USA]~Notes from a Queer Mystic
Written on June 2, 2021 at 3:01 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Australian Exclusive Curated by Fiona Sweet and Sarina Meuleman Steven Arnold (1943 – 1994) was a quintessential icon ahead of his time – a revolutionary figure whose ideas and legacy have become strongly relevant in the cultural conversation of today. Pioneering artist and protégé of Salvador Dali, Arnold seamlessly weaved portals into the world of […]
Alix Marie [FRA]~Styx
Written on June 2, 2021 at 2:46 pm, by Ballarat Foto
World Premiere Co-commissioned by the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and Photoworks Styx sees French artist Alix Marie delve further into her interest in water deities, and the intersection between the body, its representation, and an expansive idea of photography. Marie draws on the ancient myth of Styx, a Greek Oceanid representing the boundary between Earth […]
Open Call Frequently Asked Questions
Written on May 18, 2021 at 1:58 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Back to Open Call Am I eligible to enter?To enter you must be aged 18 or over as of 1 January 2021. Employees of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale are not eligible. The award is open to all photographers of all nationalities. What must I submit?The entry must be a still work (that has been […]
Gudinski Exhibition – Open Call Terms and Conditions
Written on May 18, 2021 at 1:37 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Back to the Open Call Number One | Gudinski is an exhibition as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2021. Ballarat International Foto Biennale is also known and referred to as BIFB. All applicants must be 18 years or older as of 1 January 2021. The award is open to all Nationalities. Employees of […]
Dinner at Mike’s
Written on May 11, 2021 at 4:30 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Join us for drinks, catering by Peter Ford and an exclusive viewing of Mike Whitehead’s fully renovated former Baptist Church – as seen on ABC’s Restoration Australia. Mike has brought the bluestone landmark, originally designed and built in the 1860s, into the modern era while retaining the unique architectural style. We will be presenting a […]
Culinary Travels Progressive Dinner
Written on May 11, 2021 at 2:50 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Join us as we travel around the city of Ballarat and experience the flavours of the world. This progressive dinner will begin with Saigon Allee for Vietnamese starters and welcome drinks. Following this, you will be entertained by Joe Creighton as you nibble on Italian entrées presented by The Forge Pizzeria. A short walk away, […]
Thank you for your donation.
Written on May 11, 2021 at 10:30 am, by Ballarat Foto
A tax deductible receipt will be forwarded via email once your donation has been received. Please ensure you check your Spam or Junk folder if you do not receive an email in your Inbox. For all enquiries, please email info@ballaratfoto.org. Thank you for your support of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.
Arts Industry Context
Written on April 20, 2021 at 11:25 am, by Ballarat Foto
The Art Gallery of Ballarat in association with the Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents a full day Arts Industry Context Program for VCE Unit 4 Studio Arts students. The Biennale provides a unique example of a large arts festival displaying multiple exhibitions in a range of venues, with a particular focus on public and alternative […]
Work With Us
Written on April 14, 2021 at 3:22 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is a world-class event that continues to evolve, expand and attract curious audiences and renowned photographic artists from across Australia and internationally to provide a festival that prompts the audience to question, explore, and be changed by art. Now in its 16th year, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale has enriched […]
Candidly Capturing Now
Written on March 25, 2021 at 11:38 am, by Ballarat Foto
Secondary and Tertiary classes visiting the Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s headline exhibition Linda McCartney: Retrospective at the Art Gallery of Ballarat now have the opportunity to channel their inspiring visit straight into a street photography workshop led by a guest photographic artist. Linda McCartney was famous for taking candid photographs of people in everyday settings. […]
Sun Prints
Written on March 25, 2021 at 11:32 am, by Ballarat Foto
Sun Prints: Exhibition visit and cyanotype workshop for Primary students. Inspired by the exploration of analogue photography and sun printing by 2021 Biennale headline artist Linda McCartney, this program lets students see the magic of photographic image processing happen before their eyes. Students will firstly visit the Linda McCartney: Retrospective exhibition at the Art Gallery […]
Undercurrent Education Program with Peta Clancy
Written on January 28, 2021 at 12:07 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Undercurrent Education Program is a six-workshop research-based photography project inspired by the practice of local artist Peta Clancy. Students will conduct an in-depth investigation of the Indigenous and colonial histories of their local area sourcing visual and historical research material that will inform a place-responsive and culturally-aware photographic practice of their own. Peta Clancy […]
My Martin Kantor Portrait Education Program
Written on January 28, 2021 at 11:50 am, by Ballarat Foto
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents the My Martin Kantor Portrait Education Program. Inspired by the Biennale’s Martin Kantor Portrait Prize, this free education resource guides teachers and students through the exciting art of portrait photography, working towards the final task of taking their very own Martin Kantor Portrait. The Martin Kantor Portrait Prize is […]
GradFoto 2020 Exhibition
Written on January 7, 2021 at 6:36 pm, by Ballarat Foto
GradFoto 2020 Exhibition The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is thrilled to present our inaugural GradFoto 2020 exhibition, celebrating the high-calibre of photographic work by up and coming artists from selected institutions. The GradFoto 2020 award was created to showcase the artistic excellence of graduating students to new audiences across Australia and beyond. GradFoto will be […]
Pat Brassington Limited Edition Artwork
Written on December 7, 2020 at 12:17 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Exclusive to the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, we’re offering this unique opportunity to purchase a limited edition work by the legendary artist Pat Brassington. Brassington has generously donated her work, Fred, to support the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. At a smaller size than her gallery works, this print is a wonderful expression of Brassington’s signature […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Written on December 5, 2020 at 1:00 am, by Ballarat Foto
General Can I reschedule my ticket because of lockdown?Yes, you can reschedule the date of your 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Festival Pass, which includes the Linda McCartney: Retrospective exhibition to another date during the festival, which is now extended until 9 January 2022. Please be advised that there are specific terms and conditions applicable to all […]
Linda McCartney: Retrospective
Written on November 30, 2020 at 9:56 am, by Ballarat Foto
Ballarat International Foto Biennale proudly presents Linda McCartney: Retrospective at the Art Gallery of Ballarat as part of the 2021 Biennale, now extended until 9 January 2022. For the first time in Australia, the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale will present an exclusive look back at the career of the world-famous photographer Linda McCartney (1941-1998). […]
Purchase Your Festival Pass Old
Written on November 24, 2020 at 6:08 pm, by Hody Hong
Click here to view ticket prices in full detail. At this time, the Linda McCartney: Retrospective will be open every day. The complete program of ticketed exhibitions is open Thursday – Sunday.
In Conversation: Ballarat Photographers Event
Written on November 5, 2020 at 3:04 pm, by Ballarat Foto
The Healthy Hub Wellness Centre – The Long Corridor
Written on October 27, 2020 at 2:56 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum – Radio Telescope Room
Written on October 27, 2020 at 2:36 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum – Baker Telescope Room
Written on October 27, 2020 at 2:35 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum – Oddie Telescope Room
Written on October 27, 2020 at 2:34 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Mr Jones (Upstairs)
Written on October 22, 2020 at 3:20 pm, by Fiona Sweet
This is for exhibiting in Mr Jones Upstairs. Please note: There is a seperate exhibition space Downstairs.
The Fineman New Photography Award Exhibition 2019
Written on September 16, 2020 at 3:25 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale presented its first The Fineman New Photography Award in 2019. This award places the focus on photographic artists working throughout the Asia-Pacific region; seeking to find those whose work is beginning to receive critical attention and deserves to be seen by international audiences. Six artists were selected as finalists by […]
GradFoto Award Terms and Conditions
Written on September 15, 2020 at 7:03 pm, by Ballarat Foto
Back to the GradFoto 2021 The GradFoto 2021 is a program of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Ballarat International Foto Biennale is also known and referred to as BIFB. All applicants must be of age 18 and over as of the closing date for the GradFoto 2021 award, 17 December 2021. The award is open […]
Past Biennales
Written on August 21, 2020 at 3:57 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Image Credits (L-R): David LaChapelle, Courtney Love: Pieta, 2006. Liu Bolin, Panda, 2011. Linda McCartney, The Beatles, Abbey Road, London, 1969.
Online Exhibition Gallery
Written on August 18, 2020 at 3:41 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Image Credits (L-R): GradFoto 2021 Award Winner: Meg De Young, The Conversations We Have, 2021, Martin Kantor Portrait Prize 2021 Finalist: Mia Mala McDonald, Darcy Vescio, The Fineman New Photography Award 2021 Finalist: Pierfranceso Celada, When I feel down I take a train to the Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2014-2020, GradFoto 2020 Award Winner: Shuran […]
Martin Kantor Portrait Exhibition 2017
Written on August 18, 2020 at 2:39 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The 2017 Martin Kantor Exhibition is the inaugural $15,000 acquisitive prize awarded for a photographic artwork of a significant, living Australian in the fields of art, letters, science, sport or politics. Named in honour of Martin Kantor who was a photographer and philanthropist known for his arresting portraits of famous musicians and artists like Iggy […]
Martin Kantor Portrait Exhibition 2019
Written on August 18, 2020 at 2:38 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The 2019 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Martin Kantor Portrait Prize is named in honour of the late portrait photographer Martin Kantor. The $15,000 prize is awarded for an exceptional photographic artwork of a significant, living Australian in the fields of art, letters, science, sport or politics. The three judges Max Delany, Pippa Milne and Susan […]
2016 Yellow Dot Collection
Written on August 17, 2020 at 4:02 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The 2016 Yellow Dot Collection was exhibited in two locations, the Ballarat exhibition at Backspace Gallery and the Melbourne exhibition at Eleven40 Gallery. A select group of Australia and international artists showcased over 150 artworks. We thank our Yellow Dot supporters: Canson, The Edge, Mount Langi Ghiran Wines, St Ali, Mercure Ballarat, Mortiz beer, Eleven40 […]
National Centre For Photography Bath Lane Gallery
Written on August 12, 2020 at 6:46 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Catalogue / Dr Fiona Foley
Written on July 20, 2020 at 2:20 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Dr Fiona Foley / Who are these strangers and where are they going? is the print catalogue for the exhibition of the same title with critical essays by Djon Mundine OAM and Dr Odette Kelada. Who are these strangers and where are they going? was a major solo exhibition at the 2019 Ballarat International Foto […]
Open Program Venue Terms and Conditions
Written on July 20, 2020 at 1:19 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Commercial Terms Item 1: BIFB Ballarat International Foto Biennale Inc. openprogram@ballaratfoto.org Item 2: Licensor Venue as specified in the Open Program Venues / Update Details form on ballaratfoto.org Item 3: Premises Venue address as specified in the Open Program Venues / Update Details form on ballaratfoto.org Item 4: Festival 10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale > […]
Past. Tense. Now.
Written on July 14, 2020 at 10:40 am, by Fiona Sweet
The premise for the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) is ‘Past. Tense. Now’. It is impossible to remove the ‘past’ from the present. It is always embedded in the ‘now’ and considered when thinking of the future. A playful use of punctuation situates the premise to not only reference the past tense but an […]
Yellow Dot Archive
Written on June 23, 2020 at 11:51 am, by Fiona Sweet
Image Credits (L-R): Kent Morris, Cultural Reflections – Up Above Series 2 #2 (Detail); Adam Ferguson, Governess; Markus Weber, Life is a Beach – Valencia.
Catalogue / Liu Bolin
Written on May 19, 2020 at 12:44 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Liu Bolin / Camouflage examines Liu Bolin’s career over almost two decades; from his best-known Hiding in the City series initiated in 2005 until the present day. The exhibition aims to demonstrate how the artist’s strategy of camouflage has allowed him to produce images which resonate globally with viewers across time and place. Staged and […]
Education Program / Mass Isolation
Written on April 23, 2020 at 12:36 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents our online Education Program: MASS ISOLATION. Photography is an amazing tool for capturing and sharing the experience of both isolated individuals and unprecedented global events. In this program, students are encouraged to explore and express themselves through photography and creatively document their own experience of isolation and COVID-19. These […]
Robyn Beeche / Solo Shadows
Written on April 22, 2020 at 11:27 am, by Fiona Sweet
Robyn Beeche Solo Shadows, 1983, Makeup by Phyllis Cohen; hat by Stephen Jones Size of Print: 60 (h) x 60 (w) cm Inkjet print, framed work, edition 1 of 1 Kindly donated by the Robyn Beeche Foundation Value: $1,850 SOLD Australian-born photographer Robyn Beeche (1945-2015) established her career in London, capturing the vibrant and bourgeoning […]
Roseanne Lynch / Untitled (18.5.4)
Written on April 22, 2020 at 10:12 am, by Fiona Sweet
Roseanne Lynch Untitled (18.5.4), 2019 Size (including frame): 66.7 (h) x 55.5 (w) cm Silver gelatin print solarised, framed work Edition 1 of 1, exhibited in the 2019 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Courtesy of the artist and Mark St. John Ellis of Nag gallery, Dublin Value: $2,500 SOLD Roseanne Lynch’s Master of Arts (by research) […]
Bruno Benini / Diane Masters
Written on April 22, 2020 at 9:59 am, by Fiona Sweet
Bruno Benini Diane Masters wearing a Hall Ludlow black suit with pillbox hat, University of Melbourne 1956 Size of Image: 81 (h) x 59 (w) cm Inkjet print, framed work Edition 1 of 1, exhibited in the 2017 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Kindly donated by Hazel Benini Value: $2,850 SOLD Bruno Benini (1925-2001) was one […]
Robyn Beeche / Beauty Hands
Written on April 22, 2020 at 9:56 am, by Fiona Sweet
Robyn Beeche Beauty Hands, 1983-1986 Size of Print: 80 (h) x 80 (w) cm Inkjet print, framed work Edition 1 of 1, exhibited in the 2017 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Kindly donated by the Robyn Beeche Foundation Value: $2,850 SOLD Australian-born photographer Robyn Beeche (1945-2015) established her career in London, capturing the vibrant and bourgeoning […]
Bruno Benini / Carla Baldacci
Written on April 22, 2020 at 9:56 am, by Fiona Sweet
Bruno Benini Carla Baldacci Wearing Ninette Fashion photographed at Tivoli Gardens Rome, Italy 1958 Size of Image: 40 (h) x 40 (w) cm Inkjet print, framed Edition 1 of 1, exhibited in the 2017 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Kindly donated by Hazel Benini Value: $1,850 SOLD Bruno Benini (1925-2001) was one of Australia’s foremost fashion photographers […]
Anton Gautama / One Fine Morning
Written on April 22, 2020 at 9:56 am, by Fiona Sweet
Anton Gautama One Fine Morning, 2016 Size of Image: 20 (h) x 30 (w) in Inkjet print, framed work, edition 4 of 5 Anton was a finalist and winner of People’s Choice in the 2019 Alane Fineman New Photography Award Courtesy of the artist Value: $1,400 SOLD Anton Gautama began taking pictures with a mobile […]
Roseanne Lynch / Untitled (11.5.1)
Written on April 22, 2020 at 9:56 am, by Fiona Sweet
Roseanne Lynch Untitled (11.5.1), 2019 Size (including frame): 66.7 (h) x 55.5 (w) cm Silver gelatin print solarised, framed work Edition 1 of 1, exhibited in the 2019 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Courtesy of the artist and Mark St. John Ellis of Nag gallery, Dublin Value: $2,500 SOLD Roseanne Lynch’s Master of Arts (by research) […]
#MASSISOLATIONAUS Terms and Conditions
Written on April 17, 2020 at 11:48 am, by Fiona Sweet
General Terms and Conditions The Promoter of the instagram feed (the project) is the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (Biennale). By submitting photos, you agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of the Instagram Feed including these General Terms and Conditions and any instructions relating to the feed on the Promoter’s Instagram, facebook, website […]
The Online Yellow Dot Fundraiser
Written on April 2, 2020 at 12:53 pm, by Fiona Sweet
THE 2020 ONLINE YELLOW DOT EVENT IS NOW OVER. AVAILABLE TICKETS ARE ONLY FOR ADDITIONAL ARTWORK PURCHASES ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT ADMIN@BALLARATFOTO.ORG FOR ANY QUERIES. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale invites you to the 2020 Yellow Dot Fundraiser which this year will be online. This fundraising event is very important for the success of the 2021 […]
Mass Isolation Australia
Written on March 30, 2020 at 2:12 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Ballarat International Foto Biennale is partnering with FORMAT International Photography Festival and Gallery of Photography Ireland to create a visual record of the COVID-19 crisis on Instagram. Inspired by the 1937 Mass Observation project in Britain, Ballarat International Foto Biennale curators Shaohui Kwok and Amelia Saward invite Australians to share their photographs to build an online […]
2020 Yellow Dot Collection
Written on February 19, 2020 at 12:30 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The 2020 Yellow Dot Collection was for the first time exhibited online only with over 170 artworks from Australian and international photographic artists. We thank our 2020 Yellow Dot supporters: Spicers Paper, HC Pro, Mount Langi Ghiran Wines, Spiral Foods View the 2016 YELLOW DOT Collection View the 2018 YELLOW DOT Collection
Furry Fotos in Bridge Mall
Written on February 7, 2020 at 1:32 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Ballarat International Foto Biennale is pawfectly thrilled to have a doggy play date with Bridge Mall. Join us in our pop-up kennel with photographer Steve Barnes to offer you the opportunity to capture a portrait of your doggy companions. Choose from an array of tail-waggingly gorgeous backdrops for classic or fun pooch portraits that you […]
Prashanth Naidoo / The Harvest
Written on February 4, 2020 at 9:40 am, by Fiona Sweet
Prashanth Naidoo The Harvest, 2019 Inkjet print Edition of 25 + 1 artist proof Price: $400 Framed (inc. GST) This limited edition artwork by Prashanth Naidoo was specially produced for the Ballarat International Foto biennale and printed by XXX. This work aims to portray the beauty of Ballarat and its surrounding regions from a novel […]
Prashanth Naidoo / Sunset by the Lake
Written on January 28, 2020 at 3:25 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Prashanth Naidoo Sunset by the Lake, 2018 Inkjet print Edition of 25 + 1 artist proof Price: $400 Framed (inc. GST) This limited edition artwork by Prashanth Naidoo was specially produced for the Ballarat International Foto biennale and printed by XXX. This work aims to portray the beauty of Ballarat and its surrounding regions from […]
Fiona Foley / Who are these strangers and where are they going?
Written on November 22, 2019 at 12:24 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Curator Djon Mundine OAM The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is proud to announce that exhibition Who are these strangers and where are they going? from the 2019 Biennale will tour to Sydney for the Sydney Festival this summer. The exhibition by Badtjala artist Dr. Fiona Foley, curated by Djon Mundine OAM was first exhibited in […]
National Centre For Photography
Written on November 21, 2019 at 2:03 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The National Centre for Photography will proudly sit on Lydiard Street, between Craigs Hotel, the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Post Office Gallery, and will add to the public gallery programming of Ballarat. A classic architectural site of Ballarat, the former Union Bank building will house dedicated gallery spaces: a contemporary gallery for temporary exhibitions and a community gallery. The building will […]
Thank You!
Written on July 12, 2019 at 11:54 am, by Fiona Sweet
Thank you for registering your interest in the Ballarat International Foto Biennale Education Program. We will be in touch shortly to confirm your booking arrangements. All bookings will be invoiced after the event
Support Us
Written on July 3, 2019 at 11:34 am, by Fiona Sweet
Established in 2005, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale is a world-class event that continues to evolve, expand and attract curious audiences and most importantly, renowned photographic artists from across the globe. The most important aspect of the Biennale remains the ability for this event to focus the lens onto artists from all countries, backgrounds, cultures […]
Thank You!
Written on June 25, 2019 at 6:05 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Thank you for applying for the In Focus Portfolio Review! Finalists will be notified by 19 July 2019.
Thank You!
Written on June 25, 2019 at 10:46 am, by Fiona Sweet
Thank you for applying for the In Focus Curators Forum! Finalists will be notified by 19 July 2019.
In Focus Portfolio Reviews Terms and Conditions
Written on June 20, 2019 at 10:41 am, by Fiona Sweet
The In Focus Portfolio Reviews is part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Ballarat International Foto Biennale is also known and referred to as BIFB. All applicants must be 18 years or older as of the date of the 31 July 2021. The award is open to all Nationalities. Photographers from all disciplines with a […]
In Focus Curator Forum Terms and Conditions
Written on June 20, 2019 at 10:33 am, by Fiona Sweet
The In Focus Curator Forum is part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Ballarat International Foto Biennale is also known and referred to as BIFB. All applicants must be 18 years or older as of the closing date of the 21 March 2021. The program is open to all Nationalities. Curators from all disciplines with […]
In Focus Curator Forum
Written on June 20, 2019 at 10:29 am, by Fiona Sweet
Image: Here Is Your Horizon (2019) at Cement Fondu, curated by Talia Smith. Image courtesy of Four Minutes to Midnight and Cement Fondu
RMIT University
Written on June 18, 2019 at 1:20 pm, by Fiona Sweet
RMIT University Building 80, Level 2, Room 2. 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria.
Thank You
Written on April 3, 2019 at 12:43 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Thank you for completing this form. Please contact us at openprogram@ballaratfoto.org if you have any questions. Make sure to check out our Artist Resources more information.
Drive Café
Written on March 19, 2019 at 2:19 pm, by Fiona Sweet
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National Centre For Photography Mitchell Family Gallery
Written on March 14, 2019 at 1:32 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The 2019 Biennale will be the first to feature the new National Centre For Photography (NCFP), an exciting, permanent arts space developed for the community by the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. The NCFP is Australia’s only regional gallery dedicated exclusively to the photographic arts, with a strong focus on providing ample creative opportunities through educational […]
Thank you
Written on March 4, 2019 at 2:37 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Thanks for submitting your interest for Media Accreditation. We will get back to you ASAP.
The Healthy Hub Wellness Centre – The Waiting Room
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:40 pm, by Fiona Sweet
Open Program Terms and Conditions
Written on December 21, 2018 at 10:22 am, by Fiona Sweet
The Open Program is part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Ballarat International Foto Biennale is also known and referred to as BIFB. Open Program shows are exhibited by agreement between you (the artist) and your venue. Participation in the festival program is by payment of a registration fee to the BIFB. Open Program Artist […]
Friend of the Biennale renewal
Written on December 11, 2018 at 3:30 pm, by Fiona Sweet
The next Ballarat International Foto Biennale will run 26 August to 22 October 2023. It will be the tenth festival and a great anniversary celebration representing a significant moment in our organisation’s history and a continuation of the hard work and incredible outcomes of the broader BIFB Team over the past twenty years. To continue […]
Thank you
Written on May 10, 2018 at 4:09 pm, by Hody Hong
Thanks for submitting your interest. We will get back to you ASAP.
Thank You – Plus 1
Written on October 30, 2017 at 7:06 pm, by Hody Hong
Thank you for your generous donation to our Plus 1 campaign. Your contribution will allow the Ballarat International Foto Biennale to continue promoting photography. We look forward to sharing the outcomes with you at the end of May 2019.
Education
Written on August 9, 2017 at 1:08 pm, by Hody Hong
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s Education Programs provide exciting opportunities for students of all ages, with activities and resources that extend teaching and learning beyond the festival and into the classroom. Showcasing our commitment to photography as a powerful education tool, the BIFB Education Team partners with expert educators and acclaimed artists to deliver curriculum-aligned […]
Our Supporters
Written on June 12, 2017 at 5:22 pm, by Hody Hong
Corporate Supporters 2022 Mount Langi GhiranForty Four Degrees Legal The Ballarat International Foto Biennale thanks our wonderful private donors for their ongoing support. BIENNALE Principal Alastair Firkin & Helen MyallAlicia Linley & Craig MitchellAndrew & Jill Oliver Benefactor Alane FinemanElizabeth Lewis-Gray & Sandy GrayNick & Sarah Orloff June Wilson Trust Mark & Anna Yates Major […]
Volunteering with the Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Written on May 26, 2017 at 1:09 pm, by Hody Hong
Are you passionate about photography, visual communication, creative communities and the arts? Click here to apply as a volunteer. We are now accepting applications from people wanting to join our team to assist with bringing the best of photographic arts to Australia. Volunteers play an integral role in the everyday running of the Biennale, during […]
Ticketing Terms and Conditions
Written on March 31, 2017 at 6:25 pm, by Hody Hong
TICKETING TERMS AND CONDITIONS All ticket prices include transaction fees and GST, if applicable, and are quoted in AU$. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before purchasing a ticket. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions relate both to the sale of tickets […]
Privacy Policy
Written on March 2, 2017 at 3:27 am, by Hody Hong
PRIVACY POLICY BIFB Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY The Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) is committed to managing personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Personal information is information or an opinion about an identifiable individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable. The […]
The Local Cafe
Written on February 23, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Hody Hong
Please text only, do not call.
Mr Jones (Downstairs)
Written on February 21, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Hody Hong
This is for exhibiting in Mr Jones Downstairs. Please note: There is a seperate exhibition space Upstairs.
2018 Yellow Dot Collection
Written on February 10, 2017 at 9:32 pm, by Hody Hong
The 2018 Yellow Dot Collection was exhibited in two locations, the Ballarat exhibition at Mitchell Harris Wines and the Melbourne exhibition at Eleven40 Gallery. A select group of Australia and international artists showcased over 150 artworks. We thank our Yellow Dot supporters: Canson, The Edge, Mount Langi Ghiran Wines, St Ali, Mitchell Harris Wines, Mercure […]
Become a Friend of the Biennale
Written on February 2, 2017 at 10:35 am, by Hody Hong
At just $45 per year, our Friends of the Biennale membership includes exclusive offers, discounts and event opportunities. Your membership will be valid until the end of the current financial year. Friend of the Biennale members receive discounts on all exhibition registrations, prize registrations, and event tickets whilst being an integral part of the Biennale […]
Unicorn Lane – Outdoor
Written on February 1, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Hody Hong
Outdoor exhibition space is not manned.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens Conservatory – Outdoor
Written on January 31, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Hody Hong
This venue has no walls, but free hanging areas and an internal garden.
Forge Pizzeria
Written on January 31, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Hody Hong
Large wall spaces in restaurant.
Inexterior Cafe
Written on January 31, 2017 at 12:00 am, by Hody Hong
Boutique sized works are preferred, the space suits smaller pieces
About Us
Written on January 30, 2017 at 6:19 pm, by Hody Hong
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale was founded in 2005 and attracts significant international and Australian photographers as one of Australia’s pre-eminent photographic festivals. It is a not-for-profit event that immerses the historic town of Ballarat in photographic art. Now in its 19th year, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale has enriched the cultural landscape of regional […]
Thank You
Written on December 26, 2016 at 6:32 pm, by Hody Hong
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