Month: November 2025

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Emily Jacir – selected for the 25th Biennale of Sydney

I’m very excited at the recent announcement that my artist friend Emily Jacir will be part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney (March 14 – June 14, 2026).

See link here: Emily Jacir at the Biennale of Sydney

I am happy for Emily that she is getting such high profile exposure in Australia, with a work incorporating film, installation and performance at the former White Bay Power Station (not far from my studio). I’m equally happy that this means Emily will be traveling to Sydney and I will get to catch up with her once she arrives. It has been several years since our last meeting in Rome.

Jacir is a multidisciplinary artist whose primary interest lies in transformation, resistance and silenced historical narratives. She works in a variety of media including film, photography, installation, performance, video, writing, and sound. She draws on the artistic medium of concept art and social intervention as a framework for her pieces, in which she focuses on themes of displacement, exile, and Palestinian culture, primarily within the context of resilience and resistance.

Emily’s list of awards and honours, including winning “The Golden Lion” at the 2007 Venice Biennale, is too long to mention….but look up a brief biography and summary here: Emily Jacir

I am also happy to see that the portrait she chose to promote her inclusion in Sydney’s Biennale was a photo I captured in Rome. It was taken in 2016 in Trastevere, Rome. Emily loved the streets around her apartment so we shot a number of frames along those narrow, cobblestoned, historical carriageways, as well as a few images in her apartment and on the terrace.

I look forward to seeing Emily when she arrives in early 2026.

Emily on the roof terrace of her apartment with the colours of Trastevere in the background.
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Revisiting Wonderland – Central Park

Every so often, I like to revisit shoots from the archive. It’s not just a chance to reflect on past projects — it’s an opportunity to rediscover images, appreciate the work again with fresh eyes, and showcase it to clients who may find relevance in it today. That was certainly the case with my 2019 shoot for Multiplex at Wonderland Central Park, located near Broadway in Sydney.

Wonderland Central Park is an iconic addition to the inner-city landscape — a striking architectural development that blends bold design, modern living, and an innovative approach to urban space. When Multiplex commissioned me to photograph the project, the goal was to capture the building’s presence, energy, and the seamless integration of architectural elements into the vibrant Central Park precinct.

Fast-forward to recently, when Allegion Australia, a Melbourne-based company responsible for the exterior, shutters on the building, reached out for imagery showcasing their work as part of the façade. Revisiting this shoot reminded me just how impressive the structure is — and how rewarding it is to create visuals that stand the test of time. Good architectural photography doesn’t just document a building; it becomes part of its story and continues to serve its purpose as an enduring image.

Looking back at the images, my focus was on scale, texture, and the way light interacted with the structure. The exterior shutters — an integral feature of the building’s character — play a key role in both form and function, and it was exciting to see this detail acknowledged and requested for industry use.

Why revisiting past work matters

As creatives, we often move quickly from one project to the next. But revisiting earlier shoots offers value in many ways, including giving fresh perspective, highlighting industrial relevance and signalling the evolution of my portfolio.

For me, it also underscores the importance of building a catalogue of commercial work that continues to support architects, builders, and suppliers long after a project is completed.