Powerhouse has opened two commissions for developing new works, one based on exploring First Nations perspectives and the other on Australian architecture and the built environment.

In both cases, expressions of interest must be received by 5pm AEDT on Friday 24 January. The $20,000 First Nations Right of Reply Photography Commission invites invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photographers across Australia to respond to and engage with the Powerhouse Collection. This major commission aims to critically explore, challenge and reframe narratives surrounding applied arts and sciences through the lens of First Nations perspectives. Developed in collaboration with both the Powerhouse’s First Nations and photography teams, the project will focus on exploring the intersection of culture, history and contemporary photography while working with one of Australia’s most significant collections. Click here for more information.

The $20,000 Architectural Photography Commission invites emerging and established Australian photographers to develop new works that highlight new perspectives on Australian architecture and the built environment. Full details are available here.