River Dialogues: A Melbourne and Osaka Photographic Exchange
A cross-cultural exhibition presented in partnership with the Japan Institute of Photography Film and (SHASEN) in Osaka and Photography Studies College, (PSC) in Melbourne.
The exhibition will explore themes of sustainability, infrastructure, and the evolving relationship between urban landscapes and waterways. It will focus on Melbourne’s Yarra Birrarung River and Osaka’s Yodo River.
The Melbourne exhibition will be held on Level 19 of the PwC building, overlooking the Yarra Birrarung. Simultaneously, the work will be shown at Osaka Town Hall as part of Expo 2025.
River Dialogues celebrates the long-standing civic relationship between Melbourne and Osaka. These parallel exhibitions highlight the shared commitment of both cities to environmental responsibility and creative exchange, forming a visual conversation between two distinct but interconnected places.
Exhibiting Artists:
Wendy Catlin • Katherine Danford-Story • 谷口 遥飛 Taniguchi Haruto • 山本 光里 Yamamoto Hikari • Kim James • Marg Leddin • Matthew Lewis • 四方 涼子 Shikata Ryoko • 松本 さくら Matsumoto Sakura • 葉山 健人 Hayama Taketo • 岡井 汰月 Okai Tatsuki • Guy Templeton
Exhibition Details
Location: Level 19, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
Dates: 1–10 October 2025
Opening time: 8am - 5pm
By appointment only. Please email reception@psc.edu.au to arrange a visit.
Opening Event Details
Date: Wednesday 1 October, 5:30–7:30pm
RSVP is essential via the Eventbrite link by Monday 29 September at 5pm.
Please arrive by 6pm as this is a private event.