2023 Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition

The Walkley photographic awards are part of the highest accolades in Australian news reporting, the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The Walkleys have recognised excellence across all media since 1956, when the first awards were presented in five categories. As the news industry has evolved, the Walkleys have kept pace, and the awards now comprise 30 categories. Photojournalism requires a rare blend of skills – meticulous planning and lightning reflexes, technical mastery and aesthetic instincts, intellectual detachment and emotional intuition. This combination of objectivity and empathy allows a photographer to read a subject’s inner world and express it through their setting. A life in a landscape, a narrative in a single frame. In selecting three finalists in each category, from more than 3000 images entered, the Walkley photography judges looked for newsworthiness, impact, creativity and technical skill. This exhibition, showcasing the 2023 finalists, encompasses a range of subjects – from politicians to everyday folk, from our backyards to the furthest corners of the globe. Such is the power of photojournalism: in a moment of stillness, each voice says, “This is my story. I am here.”

Viewers are advised that this exhibition includes images that may be confronting. It may not be easy to look at all of them, but we believe it’s important they be seen by the world, as do Australia’s talented and dedicated photojournalists. Viewer discretion is advised.

Opening: Thursday 25 July, 5pm–7pm
Exhibition dates: 26 July to 28 August
Floor talk: Wednesday 14 August 12:30pm–1:30pm
Gallery opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm

Image courtesy of the artist.
Eddie JIM | The Age, ‘Fighting Not Sinking’ | Winner of the Nikon Portrait Prize | 2023

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