Image: Greg NEVILLE Tutorial (lecturers and students) 1971

This publication was made possible through the generous support of the Gordon Darling Foundation, Colin Abbott, Andrew Penn AO and Kallie Blauhorn.

Publication partner
Gordon Darling Foundation

Design partner
Paul Mylecharane, Common Room

Print supporter
Peter Hatzipavlis, Final Grade

Thank you to Deakin University Archives for actively collecting and preserving the archives of Prahran College and granting the writers unlimited access to their collections. Particular thanks to Antony Catrice and James Lee for sharing their extensive knowledge and for their enthusiastic support. Our sincere appreciation for the support of Final Grade, a bespoke post-production studio run by Artistic Director, master fine art printer and video colourist Peter Hatzipavlis.

Saturday 15 March
2 pm to 3 pm
FREE event – please RSVP here

MAPh is delighted to present a significant publication alongside the exhibition, The basement: photography from Prahran College (1968–1981), dedicated to the teachers and students that contributed to this phenomenon. It celebrates a key period in the history of the Photography Department at the College, from when it moved into its new home in the basement, through to the merge with the State College of Victoria. Capturing first-hand accounts from the people who were there, this project shines a light on the associated gallery scene and the cultural impact of the College throughout Melbourne and further afield.

This event is the first in the 'The basement lectures', a series of talks with guest speakers to accompany the exhibition. At this launch you'll hear from key contributors Helen Ennis and Daniel Palmer, as well as curators Angela Connor and Stella Loftus-Hills, about curating the 70s and the gallery scene.

Publication contributors:
Helen Ennis, Daniel Palmer, Gael Newton, Adrian Danks, Bill Henson, Susan Van Wyk, Nanette Carter, Nicholas Nedelkopoulos, James McArdle, Angela Connor, Stella Loftus-Hills