A JOURNEY THROUGH CONFLICT & DOCUMENTARY PORTRAITURE - With Adam Ferguson

Join award-winning photographer Adam Ferguson for an intimate Q&A-style workshop where he will reflect on his extraordinary career, spanning his early years as a conflict photojournalist to his recent work documenting Australia's vast, awe-inspiring landscapes. This unique session will delve into Ferguson’s multifaceted practice, including his powerful documentary portraiture, and his newly released monograph Big Sky, which captures the boundless horizon of Australia's heartland.

Throughout the event, Ferguson will share insights from his decades-long journey, discussing the challenges and rewards of working in conflict zones, as well as the transition into exploring themes of home, identity, and the expansive Australian landscape. He’ll also share behind-the-scenes stories and the creative processes that inform his work, while reflecting on the ethical considerations and cultural narratives within his powerful images.

About Adam Ferguson:

Adam Ferguson (b. 1978) is an Australian artist based on Gadigal Country (Sydney, Australia). He began his career as a photojournalist, covering the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan and later working internationally to explore complex narratives around conflict. His dynamic body of work has earned him multiple accolades, including Photographer of the Year by Photo District News (2018), and the prestigious Photographer of the Year Award from the World Photography Organization in 2022. Ferguson has been nominated for World Press Photo of the Year, and his photography has garnered awards from Columbia University, Pictures of the Year International, and the National Portrait Gallery of Australia and the UK, among others.

His work has been exhibited globally at major institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, to name just a few. In 2024, Ferguson published his first monograph Big Sky (GOST Books UK), which offers a stunning photographic survey of Australia's sprawling and remote heartland. Ferguson is also a current Master of Fine Arts research candidate at the RMIT School of Art.

Whether you're a photographer, a student of the arts, or simply an admirer of contemporary documentary photography, this workshop is perfect for you!