Sydney—The Head On Photo Festival, Australia’s largest photographic event, returns to The Muse Museum at TAFE NSW Ultimo (Building C, 695-731 Harris St) from November 12-27, 2024. Among the eleven featured photographers is Greek-Australian Nick Bourdaniotis, whose captivating exhibition “Greek Gaze” forms a key part of the festival’s Open Program.
Directed by George Karantonis, “Greek Gaze” showcases eighteen images captured during Bourdaniotis’s assignments and travels across Greece. Displayed across two exhibits within The Muse, the collection offers a visual narrative exploring the country’s rich history and vibrant culture, from ancient traditions to modern leisure. Bourdaniotis’s lens captures the essence of Hellenic heritage, vividly portraying the people of Greece and their deep connection to their past.
The exhibition is free and open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Sundays). It will have an official opening reception on Friday, November 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Head On Photo Festival, founded in 2008 by Moshe Rosenzveig, is a renowned platform for photographers of all levels. It fosters accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity and is committed to open submissions and prestigious awards, making it a major event in the Southern Hemisphere’s photographic calendar.
- Where: The Muse, TAFE NSW Ultimo Sydney, Australia.
- Address: Building C, TAFE NSW Ultimo – 695-731 Harris St Ultimo 2010
- Dates:12 November 2024 – 27 November 2024
- Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Closed Sunday
- Entry Fee: Free
- Official Opening: Friday, 22 November 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
To see who else is exhibiting, head to the Head On Photo Festival website for details.
What is Head On Photo Festival:
It is Australia’s premier photography festival, held annually in Sydney since its inception in 2008. Moshe Rosenzveig established the festival with the mission of providing a platform for photographers at all career stages to showcase their work to an international audience. Known for its emphasis on accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity, the festival has grown into one of the largest photography events in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting local and global photographers. Head On is strongly committed to open submission processes, welcoming entries from professionals and amateurs alike, and its annual awards are recognized as highly prestigious in the photography community.
The Head On Foundation is a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting photographers’ work at all career stages, encouraging excellence and innovation, making photography accessible to all, and raising awareness of important issues through photography. Over the years, Head On Foundation has put $850,000 in cash and products back into the arts industry through the Head On Photo Awards and supported thousands of photographic artists by producing and promoting their exhibitions.
The festival usually runs for several weeks and offers various activities, including exhibitions, workshops, talks, panel discussions, and masterclasses. It covers diverse photographic genres, from photojournalism and fine art to portrait and landscape photography, ensuring various perspectives and stories. The Head On Photo Awards are a focal point of the festival, providing substantial cash prizes across categories like Portrait, Landscape, and Student awards, which help to fund and promote photographers’ careers.
Who is Nick Bourdaniotis:
The owner of Bourdo Photography, Nick, was appointed Director of Photography and Videography for Greek City Times in 2017. His inspired work quickly gained recognition on the global stage, opening doors that allowed his creative vision to flourish. Nick soon earned the esteemed title of an Evzone official photographer. In 2021, his captivating exhibition titled The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis toured across Australia, then was showcased at the Athens War Museum in 2023, and now holds a permanent place in the Greek Presidential Palace and the Greek Presidential Guard Headquarters.
Images Copyright Nick Bourdaniotis / Bourdo Photography
