

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: Nick Martin photography exhibition is a free event.

Exhibition:  Thur 20 to Sun 23 Nov, from 12 pm (details, below).

*  Nick Martin is available for book signing.
*  Exclusive merchandise available for purchase:
            -  Images
            -  Signed book, 'Moments In Time'
            -  T-shirts with selected images.

THUR 20 NOV, VIP OPENING NIGHT - FREE ENTRY
Doors 6pm.
Nick Martin being interviewed by photographer Mark Moray ('Wicked Rock Photography').

FRI 2I NOV - FREE ENTRY
12 pm to 4 pm - Nick Martin at exhibition.
6pm - DJs playing music complementing Nick Martin photographs.

SAT 22 NOV - FREE ENTRY
Doors 12 pm.
Nick Martin at exhibition.
4pm - Nick Martin interview by Matthew Yau, Powderworkers! The Midnight Oil Fan Community .
Followed by​​ DJs playing music complementing Nick Martin photographs.

SUN 23 NOV - FREE ENTRY
12 pm to 4 pm - Nick Martin at exhibition.

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'Moments In Time'
Artist Statement by Nick Martin

Step into a different era—one where the raw energy and visceral emotions of Melbourne’s 1980s rock and roll scene come alive. Nick Martin's Moments In Time is a photographic essay that captures the essence of a time when the city’s pubs, clubs, and bands formed the beating heart of its nightlife. This collection of Martin’s photographs, featuring both local and international acts, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into an era of music that defined a generation.

The photographs in this series have never before been published, making their debut all the more significant. These images were captured during a time when Melbourne’s music scene was electric—raw, wild, and unrestrained. It was a place where talent thrived, and where the atmosphere was as exhilarating as the music itself.

Martin’s approach to music photography was unconventional for the time. He used Ilford HP5 400 ISO film, which he pushed to 1600 ISO—an innovative choice, as 1600 ISO film was not commercially available then. The grain and contrast created by this technique imbue the images with an intensity that reflects the essence of the scene he was documenting. By pushing the ISO, Martin also enhanced the light sensitivity, reducing the need for a flash and allowing the photos to capture the unfiltered, raw atmosphere of the venues.

In many ways, Martin considers these photographs to be portraits. He used high contrast to neutralise the background, often opting for deep black shadows to separate the performers from their surroundings. This technique was inspired by the work of American photographer Irving Penn, whose ethnographic portraits of natives and subcultures used portable neutral backdrops to isolate his subjects from their environment. This created a sense of intimacy and focus on the subject, capturing them in a way that highlighted their presence and persona, free from distractions.

These photographs are more than just a visual record of a time and place; they are a celebration of the spirit of Melbourne in the 1980s. They are moments frozen in time, rich with memories, emotion, and stories. Martin hopes they not only spark nostalgia for those who lived through it but also invite conversation about a remarkable time in Melbourne's musical history.

Martin’s limited-edition book, Moments In Time, complements this exhibition.  The book is a recent acquisition by The Australian Music Vault in the Arts Centre Melbourne and has also been the added to the collections at the State Library Victoria and the National Library of Australia. Moments In Time is on sale at this exhibition and Readings book stores.

Nick considers it an honour to share these photos and book with you, and his hope is that they will speak to you as they have spoken to him, bringing as much joy and excitement as when he first captured them.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-yarra/moments-in-time-nick-martin-photography-exhibition-20-23-nov-free-event/200029171439314
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, entertainment, art, photography, music, parties, performances, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Yarra
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Odeon Richmond
- **lat**: -37.8260375612
- **long**: 145.00152599998
- **full address**: Odeon Richmond, 269 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia, South Yarra

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT) being held?
  - **A:** 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT) takes place on Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 am at Odeon Richmond, 269 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia, South Yarra.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT)?
  - **A:** 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT) is organized by Odeon Richmond.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Yarra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 'Moments In Time' - Nick Martin photography exhibition 20-23 Nov (FREE EVENT) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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