Peter Milne: Lovers and misfits

MAPh is the proud custodian of over 4000 Australian photographs and continues to provide access to the collection for the community beyond our museum exhibitions. 

Situated on a parkland with spectacular views of Melbourne's southeast, MAPh is a fine example of contemporary Australian architecture. The original building was designed by internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler and remains the only formal art gallery space he designed; subsequent additions to the building were designed by Cox Sanderson Ness (2000). A sculpture park extends visitors’ viewing experience from inside to outside the gallery. 

MAPh is the home of the annual Bowness Photography Prize, which has emerged as an important survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and one of the most prestigious prizes in the country. The winning work is awarded $30,000 and acquired into MAPh’s nationally significant collection of Australian photographs.