Australia in Focus: Landmark Photography Exhibition at Rencontres d’Arles 2025
For the first time in the history of the prestigious Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, Australia will be the subject of a major exhibition in 2025. Titled “On Country: Photography from Australia”, the exhibition will run from 7 July to 5 October 2025, showcasing the works of 17 Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and collectives.
The exhibition explores the concept of “Country”—a term used by Australia’s First Peoples to express their deep connection to land, water, sea, and cosmos. Co-produced by Rencontres d’Arles and PHOTO Australia, the event is supported by the Australian Government, the Bowness Family Foundation, and the Australian Embassy in France, marking a significant moment in international cultural exchange and contemporary photographic art.
