Travelling Exhibitions

3 November 2011

In this era of football professionalism, where the analysis of matches, coaches and players extends the parameters of the code into seemingly ever-expanding levels of complexity, the MGA has brought together photographers who capture the action away from the media spotlight.

Australian rules: around the grounds features the work of five photographers who are represented in the MGA's permanent collection: Donna Bailey, Paul Dunn, Rennie Ellis, Grant Hobson and Jesse Marlow. With images of hopeful young indigenous players training in the desert, to cheer squad stalwarts supporting their teams under drizzling Melbourne skies, this exhibition provides a range of perspectives on the sport and its social contexts.

Connecting the world of footy with the raw emotion and eccentric personalities of the game, these photographers grasp the wider social significance of the game and reveal the passion, spirit and vitality of local communities.

Upcoming venues

4 September-3 October 2010
Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery

Please note: dates and venues are subject to change. Please contact the host-gallery prior to your visit.