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NGV<\/span> Photography exhibition<\/h3>\n

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Not to be missed\u2026 Women Photographers 1900\u20131975: A Legacy of Light<\/em> at the National Gallery of Victoria<\/strong> until 3 May 2026.<\/p>\n

It is an impressive survey drawn solely from the permanent collection with over 300 works by 80 Australian and international photographers, of which 170 are new acquisitions. Quite a few labels credit wonderful local patrons who supported acquisitions for the exhibition.<\/p>\n

(Three rare vintage photographs in the show still to be acquired are part of the 2026 NGV<\/span> Summer Appeal, so there is an opportunity for anyone to contribute.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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The exhibition  is a treat definitely worth multiple visits and with a substantial but modestly priced catalogue.<\/p>\n

A special salute is due to the Bowness Family Foundation for acquisition and catalogue sponsorship among their many supports for photography and photographers in Victoria. Melbourne is richly served by photographic collections and has the Nation\u2019s only dedicated Museum of Australian Photography at Wheelers Hill.<\/p>\n

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NGV<\/span> web site with details on the exhibition <\/a><\/p>\n

Exhibition closes 3rd May 2026<\/p>\n

\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n

Further reading  on the NGV\u2019s 2026 Legacy of Light: Sasha Grishin, \u2018Women Photographers 1900\u20131975: A Legacy of Light\u2019, Art Almanac 4 Feb 2026 pp 24\u201327<\/a><\/p>\n

Sebastian Moore \u2018Halting at the Light\u2019 Union magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

Gina Fairley, \u2018A Legacy of Light review: turning the lens on women photographers from 1900 to 1975\u2019, Arts Hub 18 Dec 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Peter Mckay \u2018Women Photographers 1900\u20131975: A Legacy of Light\u2019, Artist Profile 74, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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