Artist floor talks - three exhibitions

Name: Artist floor talks - three exhibitions
Start: 2026-11-08T10:00:00+1100
End: 2026-11-08T11:30:00+1100
Location: Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Sun, 8 Nov, 10am - 11:30am AEDT

Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Paddington NSW, Australia

Head On Foundation

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Join three international artists as they walk us through their exhibitions featured at Head On Photo Festival 2026.

Exhibition: Sudan: in time of war

Across Sudan, this work traces lives reshaped by war, as people endure displacement, erasure and uncertainty, rebuilding amid daily conflict.

Artist: Giles Clarke (UK) is a visual storyteller focused on conflict, displacement, and survival under constant threat. His practice is grounded in bearing witness to dignity and resilience.

Exhibition: Body of Work presents references classical art to present underrepresented bodies with dignity and sculptural presence beyond narrow beauty ideals.

Artist: Julia SH (USA/Sweden) is a Swedish-born, Los Angeles-based photographer who works with fine art portraiture and the human form

Exhibition: Can you keep a secret? This project confronts intergenerational child sexual abuse, using recreated trauma sites and testimonies to break silence and foster strength.

Artist: Virginia Morini (Italy) explores the surreal beneath everyday reality through documentary practice. Her work considers family, secrecy, sexuality, trauma and religion.

Image - Glenn Lockitch

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The Head On Photo Festival, presented by the Head On Foundation (a not-for-profit established in 2008), has become synonymous with exceptional photography. Beginning in 2010, the Sydney-based Festival has developed into a world-leading cultural event known for showcasing thousands of diverse photographers on the world stage.

Each year, Creative Director Moshe Rosenzveig OAM leads a rigorous, fully anonymous selection process. Judges see images without names attached, so the work speaks for itself. The result: a potent mix of voices and stories, with genuine equal opportunity for artists at every stage of their careers.

This year, exhibitions and conversations explore important global and social issues, including global conflicts, pop culture, the environment, and urbanisation. Moshe Rosenzveig OAM, Founder and Creative Director of Head On Foundation, shares, "The event is family-friendly and enjoyed by Sydneysiders, interstate and international visitors of all ages. The exhibitions' appeal merges the boundaries between everyday people, photographic enthusiasts, and artists. It's the perfect way to enjoy art either indoors or outdoors in a relaxed and accessible environment.”