when: 27 July 2024 - 01 December 2024 | venue: National Library of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Parkes Place West Parkes 2600 | website: https://nla.gov.au
published: 03 Sep 2024, 5 min read
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‘There was abstraction, colour and movement, and a certain innocent joie de vivre.' - William Yang
William Yang is an iconic and celebrated Australian photographer, performer, artist and filmmaker. Starting his career in fashion photography, he quickly turned to social documentary photography.
This collection-in-focus display highlights William Yang's photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003. The 24 images on display explore four themes: Protest, Community, Art and Remembrance.
This display can be seen in the Treasures Gallery. Entry to the Gallery is free and no bookings are required.
William Yang's Mardi Gras was curated by Allister Mills.
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‘There was abstraction, colour and movement, and a certain innocent joie de vivre.' - William Yang
William Yang is an iconic and celebrated Australian photographer, performer, artist and filmmaker. Starting his career in fashion photography, he quickly turned to social documentary photography.
This collection-in-focus display highlights William Yang's photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003. The 24 images on display explore four themes: Protest, Community, Art and Remembrance.
This display can be seen in the Treasures Gallery. Entry to the Gallery is free and no bookings are required.
William Yang's Mardi Gras was curated by Allister Mills.
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William Yang's Mardi Gras 2024 is on 27 July 2024 - 01 December 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6262 1111 for details. Visit their website at https://nla.gov.au.
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