St. Francis Church at Lonsdale st. corner Elizabeth St., MelbourneSaturday, 6 October 2012
If you are really passionate about Photography, This is the Event that you don't want to miss. One of the best photographer in the world (if not the best) will be sharing his knowledge to his fellow Filipino for FREE. Who is Mannix ?
Born in the Philippines, is Australia based documentary and art photographer. He has traveled extensively creating photo essays on tribal traditions, highlighting the universality of human existence. Most of his work in the past three decades has focused on the Jewish, the Greek Diaspora and cultures of antiquity.
Santos’ photographs are held in permanent collections including The National Gallery of Victoria, The National Library of Australia, The Jewish Museum of Australia, Musee d’Art et Histoire du Judaisme, Paris, The Bibliotheque Nationale, France and the Beth Hatefutsoth Museum, Israel.
Santos has been commissioned to produce various photographic projects and publications for private, public and commercial institutions.
Currently, he is the senior curator of Obscura Fine Art Gallery in Melbourne.
His portfolios are in the theme of nomadic portraits, visual interpretations of ancient myths and legends and the ongoing cultural evolution in the independent countries of the former soviet union.
He has regular solo exhibitions and lectures in major cities throughout the world.
For more details about Mannix, go to his Website