Campbell Addy at the 11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is excited to announce that renowned British-Ghanaian fashion photographer and artist Campbell Addy will headline the 11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale in 2025.
In an Australian exclusive, Campbell Addy’s major solo exhibition, I ❤ Campbell, will be at the forefront of the festival, featuring a newly conceived set of photographs, original paintings and a short film shot on location in Ghana. Each work reflects a personal meditation on the artist’s roots and inspiration, which can be seen across Campbell’s dramatic photographic portfolio of magazine covers, iconic portraits and creative practice.
Campbell said, ‘I am honored to present my work in Australia, where my practice converges as an intimate love letter to the world. I’m intrigued to see how the people of Australia will connect with and interpret my work. As a contemporary artist, I believe in the significance of forging meaningful connections with new communities, and I hope that through I ❤ Campbell, I can foster those bonds and inspire dialogue.’
I ❤ Campbell will be exclusively shown in Ballarat, regional Victoria, Australia for the 11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale from 23 August to 19 October 2025.
Tickets on sale mid-2025.
Photographer, filmmaker and artist Campbell Addy grew up in a hyper-visible world shown in his photographs, drawing inspiration from his culturally diverse upbringing. His work follows unique narratives and authentic emotions in nature, with a focus on distinctive casting. Faces such as Kendall Jenner, Tim Cook, FKA Twigs, Dr Naomi Campbell, Tyler the Creator and more have appeared in front of Campbell’s lens, to be seen on magazine covers around the world.
Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2016, Campbell Addy’s striking imagery has garnered him international success and awards, including the 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 list, British Fashion Awards in both 2018 and 2019, The Isabella Blow award from Fashion Creator from the British Fashion Council in 2023 and this November 2024 the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain awarded Addy with the RPS Award for Fashion, Advertising and Commercial Photography.