19 September 2024

Exhibition: William Yang's Mardi Gras

| National Library of Australia
A photograph of people at a parade float.

William Yang, Abstract colour designs on parade float, Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, 1985, nla.obj-136925205. Image: National Library of Australia

‘There was abstraction, colour and movement, and a certain innocent joie de vivre.’ – William Yang

William Yang is an iconic and celebrated Australian photographer, performer, artist and filmmaker. Starting his career in fashion photography, he quickly turned to social documentary photography.

This collection-in-focus display highlights William Yang’s photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003. The 24 images on display explore four themes: Protest, Community, Art and Remembrance.

This display can be seen in our Treasures Gallery until 1 December 2024.

Entry to the Gallery is free and no bookings are required.

William Yang’s Mardi Gras was curated by Allister Mills.

The Details

What: Exhibition: William Yang’s Mardi Gras
When: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 to Sunday, 1 December 2024
Where: Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia (Parkes Place – Canberra ACT 2600)
Cost: Free entry, no booking required. More info on the website.

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