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We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bowness Family Foundation for their vital support of On Country: Photography from Australia at the Rencontres d’Arles.

As a founding partner of PHOTO Australia, the Foundation has been a driving force behind the international advocacy of Australian photographic talent. Their vision and generosity made On Country not only possible, but powerful — ensuring Australian artists are seen, celebrated, and supported on the world stage.

This exhibition is the result of years of dedicated advocacy through the Bowness Family Foundation’s partnership with PHOTO Australia, championing Australian photography to global institutions and festivals. We’re proud to have their support at Rencontres d’Arles 2025.

Thank you, Bowness Family Foundation, for your unwavering commitment to Australian photography!

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On Country: Photography from Australia is co-produced by the Rencontres d’Arles and PHOTO Australia.

Curated by PHOTO Australia Founder/Artistic Director Elias Redstone, Guest Curator Kimberley Moulton (Yorta Yorta), and PHOTO Australia Curators Pippa Milne and Brendan McCleary.

Supported by the Australian Government through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, the Bowness Family Foundation, and the French Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation (FACEF). Additional support by the Australian Embassy, France and the French Embassy in Australia, and Michael & Emily Tong.
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Images: On Country: Photography from Australia, installation view, the Rencontres d’Arles 2025. Photo: Will Hamilton-Coates.

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From Australia to Arles – here’s your first look inside the stunning Église Sainte-Anne venue, where we’re putting the finishing touches on On Country: Photography from Australia.

Featuring over 200 photographs by 17 artists and collectives, the exhibition opens this Monday July 7 in Arles!

In case you missed it – On Country: Photography from Australia is the first-ever major showing of Australian photography at the world’s most prestigious photography festival, the Rencontres d’Arles in France. Read more at photo.org.au.

Co-produced by the Rencontres d’Arles and PHOTO Australia.

Curated by PHOTO Australia Founder/Artistic Director Elias Redstone, Guest Curator Kimberley Moulton (Yorta Yorta), and PHOTO Australia Curators Pippa Milne and Brendan McCleary.

Supported by the Australian Government through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, the Bowness Family Foundation, and the French Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation (FACEF). Additional support by the Australian Embassy, France and the French Embassy in Australia, and Michael & Emily Tong.







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On Country: Photography from Australia, Installation WIP. Co-produced by PHOTO Australia and the Rencontres d’Arles. Courtesy the Rencontres d’Arles. Photo: Adrian A, Eulalie Pernelt, and Mélody Rondenet.