Capturing Canberra - CMAG's Press Photography Collection 2023

when: 08 July 2023 - 28 January 2024 | venue: Canberra Museum and Gallery | cost: See event for details | address: Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square Canberra City 2601 | website: https://cmag.com.au

published: 20 Nov 2023, 5 min read

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Capturing Canberra showcases CMAG's previously unexhibited Press Photography Collection. On display for the first time, this remarkable collection of over 3,500 press photographs captures the essence of Canberra, its people, and the events that shaped both the city and the nation.

From serious and historic to thought-provoking, artistic, funny, and touching, these images have graced the front pages of renowned newspapers like The Canberra Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. Explore the stories behind the lens as photojournalists' personal collections and recollections bring their experiences to life. Immerse yourself in visual storytelling, reflect, engage, and be inspired.

Explore the magic of the darkroom as negatives transform into photographs before your eyes, unlocking the secrets of the development process. Unleash your inner journalist in the interactive newsroom, where you can channel your creativity and write your own breaking news story using a vintage typewriter and listen to first hand accounts from photojournalists as they talk about their careers and experiences working for Fairfax associated newspapers.

This exhibition has been possible with the help of some of the photojournalists in the CMAG Press Photography Collection: Graham Tidy, Rob Little, Mike Bowers, Lorrie Graham and Rick Stevens. Also, thanks to PhotoAccess Canberra for their guidance and loans for this exhibition.

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Capturing Canberra - CMAG's Press Photography Collection 2023 is on 08 July 2023 - 28 January 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Canberra City. Call 02 6207 3968 for details. Visit their website at https://cmag.com.au.

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what: Capturing Canberra - CMAG's Press Photography Collection 2023
when: 08 July 2023 - 28 January 2024
start time/end time: See event website for details
venue: Canberra Museum and Gallery
phone: 02 6207 3968
city/suburb: Canberra City ACT

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