Trevor’s off to the Biennale

Bass Coast photographer Trevor Foon is featured in an exhibition as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

The Biennale takes place in Ballarat from August 26 to October 22.

Featuring more than 2000 breathtaking photographic works, the eight weeklong event includes some of the world’s biggest names in photography, capturing the imagination of art-lovers and culture crusaders around the country.

This year’s Festival theme is The Real Thing – the title of Russell Morris’ 1969 six-minute surround sounding musical trip which was fresh to ears at the time.

Trevor is one of 15 regional Victorian photographers selected to be part of The Real Thing exhibition.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Alan, the family has been chronicling the local life of the area for over 50 years, and now Trevor gets to join the stage with internationally acclaimed photographers.

CEO of Ballarat International Foto Biennale Vanessa Gerrans described this year’s event as a moment of reflection; an event that encourages visitors to question and decipher, and above all else, explore.

“We have reached far and wide into all corners of the world to bring together the greatest collection of photographs that have documented our generation. It’s up to the viewer to have an opinion as to what is real and what is not.”

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is filled with Australian premieres include first-time exhibitions from international photographers.

A comprehensive array of programs is available from workshops to walking tours, conversations and classes.

Ballarat International Foto Biennale is on from August 26 to October 22.

For further information and to view the full program: ballaratfoto.org