Linda Piper, 1974 Carol Jerrems. National Library of Australia. © The Estate of Carol Jerrems.
Join the National Portrait Gallery for the opening of Carol Jerrems: Portraits to celebrate the work, life and legacy of one of Australia’s most influential photographers. See the exhibition for free, grab a drink and soak up the vibe of DJ Charlie Villas’ genre- and generation-bending beats.
Jerrems’ intimate portraits of friends, lovers and artistic peers transcend the purely personal and have come to shape Australian visual culture. Set against the backdrop of social change in the 1970s, her practice charted the women’s movement, documented First Nations activism, put a spotlight on youth subcultures and explored the music and arts scenes of the era.
The exhibition showcases more than 140 photographs, from Jerrems’ lesser-known early work to the now iconic Vale Street 1975, and portraits of cultural figures like Anne Summers, Bobbi Sykes, Evonne Goolagong, the Skyhooks and Linda Jackson.
The Details
What: Opening Party – Carol Jerrems: Portraits
When: Friday 29 November, 6 to 9pm
Where: National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes Canberra
Cost: Entry is free, bookings essential. Book your ticket via National Portrait Gallery.
