Early Photography in Colonial Australia

Overview

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 substantial study of the arrival and early practice of photography in the Australian colonies. Written from a contemporary perspective, it considers these earliest photographs — their value, their entangled relationships with other elements of visual culture, their loss, and the conversations on colonial reckoning and repair to which they still belong.

Entry to this event is free but bookings are essential. Book signings and refreshments to follow in the Library foyer from 7:00pm.