Bill Henson in conversation with Natalie King at Monash Gallery of Art

Bill Henson in conversation with Natalie King at Monash Gallery of Art

Bill Henson held his first solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1975, at the age of 19. Since that time he has become one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Henson discuss his experiences as a young photographer with curator and writer Natalie King.

Proceeds from this event will assist the MGA Foundation acquire two rare photographs by iconic Australian photographer Carol Jerrems for MGA’s nationally significant collection of Australian photographs. Like Henson, Jerrems was part of the groundbreaking generation of young photographers who came of age in the 1970s.

Date: Thursday 13th October, 20117.30PM.

Venue: Monash Gallery of Art, 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill,Victoria.

Price: $25 General public; $20 Friends of MGA & Students

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL phone 03 8544 0500 http://www.mga.org.au/event/view/event/163