THE DEFINING IMAGES OF 2020 PRESENTED IN NEW STATE LIBRARY EXHIBITION

 

From catastrophic weather events to a global pandemic and Black Lives Matters protests – the defining images of 2020 captured by Sydney Morning Herald photographers will go on public display for the first time at the State Library of NSW, from Saturday 16 January.

Now in its 10th year, the annual Photos1440 exhibition features more than 200 published and unpublished images, including award-winning photography from Herald chief photographer Nick Moir and Gold Walkley winner Kate Geraghty.

The exhibition’s title refers to the 1440 minutes that exist in any one day and how any minute in that day can be revelatory in the hands of a great photographer.

According to State Librarian John Vallance: “If anyone thinks we can do without great press photographers, think again – then visit this stunning exhibition. You will see immediately why photography is so important to the State Library’s mission to document our lives.”

“This year, the show looks back over a whole decade. Come and examine our lives in pictures. We have COVID safe measures in place to help protect the health and safety of everyone who comes through our doors.”

Photos1440 is a free exhibition in the Library’s galleries from 16 January to 25 April 2021.

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