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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Book launch – Max Dupain: A Portrait by Helen Ennis

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A portrait of a short haired woman and the cover of her book 'Max Dupain: A Portrait.'

Book launch – Max Dupain: A Portrait by Helen Ennis

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Free

Dates

28 Nov 2024

Description

Join Helen Ennis in conversation with journalist Alex Sloan as they discuss Ennis's latest book, 'Max Dupain: A Portrait' at the National Library of Australia. From multi-award-winning writer Helen Ennis comes the first ever biography of the photographer Max Dupain, the most influential Australian photographer of the 20th century and creator of many iconic images that have passed into our national imagination. Max Dupain (1911-1992) was a major cultural figure in Australia who was at the forefront of the visual arts in a career spanning more than fifty years. During this time he produced a number of images now regarded as iconic. He championed modern photography and a distinctive Australian approach. Alex Sloan AM has been a journalist for over 30 years, including as a long-time broadcaster with the ABC. In 2017 Alex was named Canberra Citizen of the Year. She was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2019 for her significant service to the community and to the broadcast media as a radio presenter. Alex is deputy chair of The Australia Institute and a director of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

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  • Time Doors at 6:00 PM
  • ABN: 28 346 858 075
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Parkes Place West, Canberra, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 2600

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