Sat 7 Nov · 10am
Bondi Pavilion · Bondi Beach
a day of frank panels on photography at Bondi Pavilion
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Marking two centuries of image-making, Head On Conversations 2026 brings together acclaimed photojournalists, commercial industry veterans, scholars, and contemporary artists for a day of critical dialogue.
Across four curated panel discussions, industry leaders examine the practicalities of building a sustainable career, the ethical responsibilities of documenting conflict, female agency and self-representation, and personal reflections on the evolving nature of the medium. Join us at Bondi Pavilion for an engaging series of conversations shaping the contemporary photographic landscape.
Presented in partnership with the Embassy of France in Australia.
Note: All tickets include light refreshments and drinks served from 5pm.
Session 1 | 10am–11.30am: The business of photography
Session 2 | 11.30am–1pm: Beyond the front line: photographing war, survival and dignity
Session 3 | 2pm–3.30pm: Unscripted women reclaiming the image
Session 4 | 3.30pm–5pm: 200 years of photography – artists’ reflections
Images: Neil Armstrong (NASA, Apollo 11)
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When is Head On Conversations 2026 celebrating 200 years of photo?
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am.
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Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach, NSW.
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