Image: Julie HIGGINBOTHAM The visitor, PCAE 1974

This exhibition is generously supported by Colin Abbott, Andrew Penn AO and Kallie Blauhorn.

Accompanying this exhibition is a major publication, proudly supported by the Gordon Darling Foundation.

Publication partner
Gordon Darling Foundation

Design partner
Paul Mylecharane, Common Room

Saturday 1 March
1 pm to 3 pm
at MAPh
with opening remarks from Bill Henson AO
FREE event – please RSVP here

Celebrate the opening of The basement: photography from Prahran College (1968–1981) at MAPh.

In May 1968 the newly formed photography department of Prahran Technical School (known as Prahran College of Advanced Education (PCAE) from 1973) moved into the basement of a freshly completed art and design building on the corner of High Street and Thomas Street in Melbourne’s inner southeastern suburb of Prahran. Here, for the first time in Australia, photography was taught as an artform.

Featuring the work of approximately 60 artists, The basement brings to light rare vintage prints from the 1960s to the early 1980s, key archival ephemera and folio work – from students and teachers of the College’s Diploma of Art & Design (Photography).

Join us to hear from the curators and an introduction from artist Bill Henson, view these incredible works, and enjoy a glass of wine from our generous sponsor, St Hubert's.

Curators
Angela Connor | MAPh Senior Curator
Stella Loftus-Hills | MAPh Curator