Floor talk with the curator: Anne O’Hehir

Next date: Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 10:30 AM to 11:10 AM

Join us for a special floor talk with Anne O'Hehir, Curator of Photography at the National Gallery of Australia, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Max Dupain and Ansel Adams: In Search of Perfection.

Bringing her extensive knowledge of Australian and international photography, Anne O’Hehir offers unique insight into this landmark exhibition, which explores the remarkable parallels between two of the twentieth century’s most influential photographers: Max Dupain and Ansel Adams.

Though working on opposite sides of the Pacific, Dupain and Adams shared an unwavering commitment to technical mastery, clarity of vision, and the pursuit of photographic excellence. This exhibition reveals how each artist shaped the visual identity of their respective nations — from Dupain’s iconic modernist studies of Australia’s beaches and built environments to Adams’ majestic portrayals of the American wilderness.

In this engaging floor talk, Anne will discuss the curatorial vision behind the exhibition, the dialogue between these two photographers, and the enduring legacy of their work. Audiences will gain deeper insight into the artistic philosophies, technical innovation, and cultural contexts that informed their practice.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of Australia’s leading photography curators and to experience the exhibition through an expert lens.

Bookings essential.

 

Max Dupain and Ansel Adams: In search of perfectionis a National Gallery Touring Exhibition presented as part of the Bowness Family Foundation Photography Touring Program.

 

Anne O'Hehir, National Gallery, Curator of Photography, in Know My Name: Making it Modern, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra 2023. Photo: Karlee Holland

 

 

 

 

 

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Gallery - Museum, Burnie Arts Centre, 77-79 Wilmot st, Burnie, 7320, View Map and directions