Tim Page: The very edge of the brightest light

Griffith University Art Museum presents ‘Tim Page: The very edge of the brightest light’

Comprising almost 70 photographic works from the Griffith University Art Collection as well as ephemera and objects from the artist’s extensive archive, this exhibition offers a new perspective on the acclaimed photographer to consider Page’s often-overlooked formalistic style and his unique ability to find moments of stunning cinematography in even the most devastating situations.

Whether photographing children playing in a Special Forces Camp in Vietnam’s Highlands, vignettes of life inside the Ragama Disabled Veterans Clinic in Sri Lanka, or moments on the streets of Cuba during the Cold War, each image is a compelling exploration of the tension between the aesthetics and reality of war and its aftermath.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalogue featuring a selection of images and new writing on Page’s oeuvre by photojournalist and researcher Dr Miriam Deprez, whose research examines the visual politics of occupation and resistance and post-conflict environments.

In an era saturated with images of conflict, Tim Page: The very edge of the brightest light is a reminder of the affecting power of photography and how, despite being regarded as one of the world’s leading documenters of war and conflict, Page’s archive reveals a commitment to highlighting injustice and being a strong voice for peace.

Curated by Carrie McCarthy