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Head On Photo Festival is pleased to present one of the first public art installations since COVID-19.

Lining the walls of the stunning Paddington Reservoir Gardens, five challenging photography exhibitions featuring local and international artists including Vee Speers, Jake Nowakowski, Brian Cassey, Odette Cavill and Du Choff.

Click on individual Paddington Reservoir Gardens exhibitions below or see the full exhibition program here

Please comply with current social distancing requirements while travelling to/from and visiting the exhibitions.

 

Dates: 9 Nov - 29 November 2020

Open hours: Gardens hours

Location:Paddington Reservoir Gardens

251-255 Oxford St, Paddington

Bus routes: 333, 340, 352, 440

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Amygdala

Exhibiting photographer(s): Du Choff
A decade ago, Dutch photographer Guido Benschop’s alter ego Du Choff was born. In a period of depression and mood swings, there was a strong need for depth in his work.  
Dates of Exhibition: Mon, 09/11/2020 to Sun, 29/11/2020
Exhibition Space:
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford St
2021 Paddington , NSW

Change Room Series One

Exhibiting photographer(s): Odette Cavill
During the making of this series, it was interesting to find that not one person mentioned I might be overstepping boundaries.  Not one person hinted they thought it politically incorrect or social
Dates of Exhibition: Mon, 09/11/2020 to Sun, 29/11/2020
Exhibition Space:
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford St
2021 Paddington , NSW

The Birthday Party

Exhibiting photographer(s): Vee Speers
‘The Birthday Party’ eternalises the last days of childhood with timeless portraits that are at once hauntingly beautiful and provocative.
Dates of Exhibition: Mon, 09/11/2020 to Sun, 29/11/2020
Exhibition Space:
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford St
2021 Paddington , NSW

"Me Too ! ... Where the Boys Are ... the Girls Are"

Exhibiting photographer(s): Brian Cassey
“I’m not a stripper - I’m a performer” … the words of 'MenXclusive' front man and founder Sidney Saayman . 'MenXclusive' are a male 'Burlesque' dance group based in Melbourne.
Dates of Exhibition: Mon, 09/11/2020 to Sun, 29/11/2020
Exhibition Space:
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford St
2021 Paddington , NSW

Neo Pride

Exhibiting photographer(s): Jake Nowakowski
Neo Pride is the culmination of four years documenting violent race rallies in Melbourne.
Dates of Exhibition: Mon, 09/11/2020 to Sun, 29/11/2020
Exhibition Space:
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford St
2021 Paddington , NSW

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