Up for a trip? Why not snap into action and head to one of Victoria's biggest Goldfield towns to experience a hub of art and photography as the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) returns for its 10th edition.
Running until October 22, the BIFB features more than 2,000 photographic works, spotlighting some of the world's biggest names in photography. The theme for the event is The Real Thing – the title of Russell Morris' 1969 six-minute surround sound musical trip.
Exclusive to the BIFB is the world premiere of People Power - Platon, where you can get up close and take selfies with 120 portraits of movers and shakers such as Vivienne Westwood, Prince, Michelle Obama and Adele, who were all snapped by the legendary photographer.
Other highlights include works by the acclaimed documentary-style photographer Vineet Vohra, and Instant Warhol, which spotlights 59 Polaroids taken by Andy Warhol, capturing the people, parties and pop culture of the '70s and '80s. The Foto Biennale is also filled with Australian premieres, including first-time exhibitions from international photographers Yvonne Todd (New Zealand) and Erik Johansson (Sweden).
The event has a habit of turning Ballarat into a canvas, and 2023 is no different. In addition to exhibitions at venues, BIFB also features public art, projections across the city, talks, photo walks and food and drink experiences that run alongside the program.
Tickets for single-day access range from $10 to $60, and you can learn more about multi-day tickets and season passes by visiting the Ballarat International Foto Biennale website here.