Early Photography in Colonial Australia

Name: Early Photography in Colonial Australia
Start: 2025-11-20T08:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-11-20T09:30:00+11:00
Location: Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 08:00 am to 09:30 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600 | Canberra, CT

Dr Elisa DeCourcy is joined by Shona Coyne, Professor Brenda L Croft and Professor Emerita Helen Ennis, in conversation about their work on the histories of colonial photography for the celebration of her book Early Photography in Colonial Australia.
Early Photography in Colonial Australia provides the first
The book is composed from archival research in over 70 national and international collections, consultation with First Nations communities, and discussions with First Nations artists who use historic photographic processes in their practice. Our panel of leading writers, curators and artists who work in the field of photography and at the interface of colonial and Indigenous knowledge, will examine the multiple perspectives and conversations which propel the narrative of the book.
Entry to this event is free but bookings are essential.
Book signings and refreshments to follow in the foyer from 7:00pm.
The presentation will also be available online. Please make a booking and we will send you a direct link to the livestream event via email. Or you can join anytime through the Library's YouTube channel .