Curator’s guided tour – The Art of Observation

Next date: Thursday, 05 February 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for a monthly tour of The Art of Observation, led by the exhibition's curator.

About the exhibition:

This exhibition celebrates Council's photography collection, bringing together generations of photographers who invite you to look closer, think differently, and rediscover the familiar.

Works by Suzie Blake, Wilfred Disney Chapman, Jody Haines, Grant Hobson, Karenne Ann, Anna Kiparis, Viv Méhes, Kip Scott, Gayle Slater, Simon Terrill, Pierre Vairo, James Voller, Sarah Watt and Ammar Yonis are exhibited along with documentary images by unidentified early twentieth century photographers.

While some photographers use the camera to record their environments, others adopt it as a tool for creation. Examining the parallels, differences and connections between constructed and documentary photography and exploring artists’ intentions and processes, The Art of Observation considers not just what we see but how we see.

Find out more about The Art of Observation and read the online catalogue by visiting the exhibition webpage.

About the tour:

This free, one-hour-long tour will provide deeper insights into the exhibited artworks and Council's Art and Heritage Collection. It is offered from 11am on the first Thursday of each month for the duration of this exhibition.

If you are part of a group or club and wish to organise a private tour (minimum of 5 attendees required), please get in touch via arts@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

RSVP to Curator's guided tour

If you have access provisions you wish to discuss for this event, please contact us on the email above or by calling (03) 9688 0200 and asking to speak with the Arts & Culture team.

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Location

Civic Precinct and Community Hub, 61 Napier St, Footscray, 3011, View Map