British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy has been announced as headline for globally-renowned Ballarat photography festival.
Regional Australia’s globally renowned photography festival, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale today announced British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy will headline the major event in August 2025 with the major solo exhibition, I ❤ Campbell.
Ballarat International Foto Biennale:
- When: 23 August – 19 October 2025
- Where: Various locations throughout Ballarat
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I ❤ Campbell will be exclusively shown in Ballarat, for the biennale, featuring a newly conceived set of images, original paintings and a short film shot on location in Ghana, Campbell’s major solo exhibition reflects a personal meditation on the artist’s roots and inspiration.
Photographer, filmmaker and artist Campbell Addy grew up in a hyper visible world, which is shown in his photographs, drawing inspiration from his culturally diverse upbringing.
His work follows unique narratives and authentic emotions in nature, with a focus on distinctive casting.
Faces such as Kendall Jenner, Tim Cook, FKA Twigs, Dr Naomi Campbell, Tyler the Creator and more have appeared in front of Campbell’s lens, to be seen on magazine covers around the world.
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In 2025, Ballarat International Foto Biennale celebrates the 11th anniversary of the festival which was established 20 years ago in 2005.
As part of the festival celebrations in 2025, the first stage of the National Centre for Photography will officially open in the former Union Bank stunning heritage-listed building located in the heart of Ballarat in October, providing a new space for photography, exhibitions, art and ideas.
Keep an eye out for more on the 2025 biennale here.
