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Michael Aird

Michael Aird has worked as a photographer within the area of Aboriginal arts and cultural heritage since 1985, graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Queensland. He has curated over 25 exhibitions, published several academic articles and has been involved in numerous research projects. In 1996 he established […]

Michael Riley

Michael Riley was a contemporary Indigenous Australian photographer and filmmaker who was born in 1960 in Dubbo, New South Wales. He was a member of the Wiradjuri nation and his work explored the complex issues facing Indigenous Australians, including identity, representation, and cultural heritage. Riley’s interest in photography began in the 1980s, when he was […]

Tracey Moffatt

Tracey Moffatt is one of Australia’s most influential contemporary artists, known for her groundbreaking work in photography, film, and video. Born in 1960 in Brisbane, Australia, Moffatt grew up as part of the Aboriginal community in Queensland. Her experiences as an Indigenous woman have been a major influence on her work, which often explores issues […]

Mervyn Bishop

Mervyn Bishop is a prominent Australian Aboriginal photographer known for his iconic images that have captured some of the most significant moments in the country’s history. He was born in 1945 in Brewarrina, New South Wales, and grew up in a family that valued education and artistic expression. Bishop began his photography career as an […]

Christian Thompson

Christian Thompson is a highly acclaimed contemporary Australian artist of Bidjara descent, known for his photography, performance, video, and sound-based works. He has gained international recognition for his innovative and thought-provoking art, which explores issues of identity, history, and cultural heritage. Born in 1978 in Gawler, South Australia, Thompson spent his early years in western […]

Barbara McGrady

Barbara McGrady is an Australian photographer who is best known for her images capturing the lives of Indigenous Australians. Her photographs provide a unique insight into the experiences of Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia, documenting their struggles, resilience, and cultural heritage. McGrady was born in 1954 in Brewarrina, New South Wales, and grew up in […]

Ricky Maynard

Ricky Maynard is an Australian Aboriginal photographer who has made a significant impact in the world of contemporary photography. Born in 1953 in Flinders Island, Tasmania, Maynard is a descendant of the Trawlwoolway people of North Eastern Tasmania. He grew up in the Launceston area of Tasmania, where he was exposed to the social and […]