Between the mid-1970s and early 1990s, Viva Gibb documented the suburbs of North and West Melbourne, where she lived.
Jewel-like portraits predominate, with her subjects set in a distinctive inner-suburban landscape. Grounded in her strong social and political convictions, Gibb created a sympathetic portrait of the community during a transformative period in Melbourne’s history.
The exhibition draws on a generous donation of more than 200 of Gibb’s photographs to Melbourne Art Trust in 2025, and re-introduces the sophisticated practice of an artist whose photographs have largely lain dormant for 30 years.
City Gallery will be open on Sat 14 March 10am–4pm, with a curator talk at 11am.
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Location 
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City Gallery
110 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000
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This is a free event
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