Gallery CentralCentral Institute of Technology's Gallery – 12 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge Perth Western Australia

East Timor by David Dare Parker

FotoFreo 2010: The City of Fremantle Festival of Photography
15 March – 1 April

°SOUTH is a collective of Australia’s most creative documentary photographers – Sean Flynn, Tim Page, Stephen Dupont, Jack Picone, Ben Bohane, Michael Coyne, Ashley Gilbertson and WA’s David Dare Parker - who have covered conflicts from Vietnam to present day Afghanistan. With the courage of a soldier and the eye of a witness these photographers have created images of power and compassion that continue to influence public opinion. floor talk: WAR 6pm Thursday 25 March

Off The Wall

Part of FotoFreo Fringe, 15 March – 1 April

Showcasing photographic explorations on the theme of the wall and featuring small works by a group of driven young photographers all of whom have been or currently are students at Central .

Curating this group show is Natalie Blom and Krysia Cant, joint recipients of the Central Monart Scholarship. Natalie’s images focus on the gritty textures of urban surfaces while Krysia uses creative lighting techniques for her images with dazzling results.

Showcase Gallery, Cnr of Aberdeen and Beaufort St, Northbridge

www.fotofreo.com

Japanese Photography from the 1970s to the Present

21 – 30 January

Presented in association with the Japan Foundation, this exhibition of photographs ponders the transformations of Japanese society, with the growth of cities at the expense of traditional communities.

Hours Mon to Fri 10-4.4.5 and Sat 2-4.45. Closed Australia Day.

Every year another flock of talented graduates is released from Creative Industries training at Central TAFE.

To celebrate their achievements, a season of graduate exhibitions runs through November and December, both on-site and off-site. This includes film screenings and fashion parades as well as displays of art, photography and a number of design areas.