A photograph of fashion designers Jenny Lee and Linda Jackson. Both wear elaborate and highly colored headscarfs, along with a full face of carefully applied make-up.

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Documenting Personal Histories | William Yang

Acclaimed photographer and storyteller William Yang reflects on decades of image-making and his deeply personal take on the history of Australian photography. In this intimate session, he shares how he’s chosen what to document — and why.

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Ended 15 Nov 2025PHIVE

Photofields: Documenting Personal Histories | William Yang | Powerhouse

Ended 15 Nov 2025

11am–12pm

$10

$10General

PHIVE

On Dharug Land

5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta NSW 2150

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Documenting Personal Histories | William Yang

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A photograph of four young women sitting outside in the sunshine, at a picnic table, with a delicious looking layer cake in front of them.

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A photograph of a young person on a bicycle, riding on a highway, their hair blowing in the wind. They wear a white hoodie.

A photograph of a young person on a bicycle, riding on a highway, their hair blowing in the wind. They wear a white hoodie.

A black and white photograph of a man stretched across the camera, shirtless. His right arm is tattooed and visible.

A black and white photograph of a man stretched across the camera, shirtless. His right arm is tattooed and visible.

A photograph of three figures in a large rock quarry, wearing white robes, running towards the camera. The sky behind them is bright blue.

A photograph of three figures in a large rock quarry, wearing white robes, running towards the camera. The sky behind them is bright blue.