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Steve McCurry. ICONS: An Extraordinary Photography Exhibition at Seaworks Williamstown


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Immerse yourself in the world of this famous and audacious photographer in an unprecedented photography exhibition! With more than 100 large-format photographs, ICONS is one of the most complete retrospectives of the career of Steve McCurry, one of the main international figures in the world of photography over the last 40 years.

And if, on the one hand, his work encompasses conflicts, endangered cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary culture, on the other hand, he always maintains the human element that made his famous photograph of the Afghan girl such a powerful image. This unprecedented journey through the inspiration, life and work of the artist—who has already been recognised with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry—is not to be missed! Get your tickets now for Steve McCurry. ICONS in Melbourne!

Highlights:

  • Celebrate the life and work of Steve McCurry in this international photography exhibition

  • Discover over 100 iconic large-format photographs, such as the “Afghan Girl”, Sharbat Gula, who captivated the world on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985

  • Admire a selection of the most impressive images from his trips to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China, among others

  • Access audio descriptions from 42 selected photographs to hear the story behind the photo, in Steve McCurry's own words

  • Watch Steve McCurry testify about his life and experiences as a photographer

  • Located at Seaworks, a stunning waterfront venue in historic Williamstown dedicated to preserving Victoria's maritime history

Event details:

  • Dates and times: 28th Feb to 20th April 2024 - now extended till 25h May 2024!

  • Duration: the visit will take approx. 45-60 minutes

  • Location: Seaworks Williamstown, 82/82 Nelson Pl, Williamstown VIC 3016

  • Age requirement: all ages are welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older

  • Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible

  • Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

  • Please remember to bring your own mobile and headphones that are compatible with your device in order to scan the exhibition's QRs and gain insight through the audio snippets

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