Opening at the Museum of Sydney on 15 December is a new exhibition that features some of the best photojournalism of Sydney and Sydneysiders made since the year 2000.

 

November 22, 2007: Opening at the Museum of Sydney on 15 December is a new exhibition that features some of the best photojournalism of Sydney and Sydneysiders made since the year 2000.
Curated by Inara Walden, ‘Sydney Now’ displays work by 24 photographers and provides a vivid portrait of contemporary Sydney life. Highlights of Sydney now include Trent Parke’s epic representations of Sydney’s business heart, Dean Sewell’s images of vibrant inner-city Newtown, the contrasting spaciousness of western Sydney, and the red-brick flats that march down the streets of Hillsdale in the city’s east. Narelle Autio finds wonder in everyday experience, with her depiction of a small angel climbing into the back seat of a Sydney taxi; and her frozen underwater world of surf-pummeled swimmers.
Other highlights include Steven Siewert’s ecstatic young worshippers at a Hillsong service, Peter Solness’ glowing sunset renditions of Aboriginal engravings at Bondi and Bundeena, and Tamara Dean’s shot of a12 year old Iraqi migrant’s first swim at Brighton le Sands on new year’s day. Andrew Quilty depicts the ugliness of mob violence at Cronulla, while Nick Cubbin creates unusual, slightly ominous visions of Sydney’s harbour icons.
A book featuring images from the collection with essays by Inara Walden and Robert McFarlane is published by The Historic Houses Trust and available at the Museum of Sydney shop and all good book shops for $45. Entry to the museum costs $10, with special prices for seniors and families. For more information visit www.hht.net.au or phone (02) 9251 5988.