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Documentary Photographer/Film Maker
Member of @oculi collective.
Australia

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B–CSC is looking forward to welcoming photographer @jamesabugg to Bogong Village this November.

During his residency, James will undertake research and develop new work for The Moth, a project investigating the concept of slow violence within Australia’s Alpine landscape through the changing ecological conditions of the Bogong Moth.

We’re pleased to support the development of this work during his time at Bogong.

#bogonghighplains #BogongVillage #BogongMoth

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Some photographs by Warwick Gow of the opening night event at the Noosa Regional Gallery for ‘Newer Documents, 2026 exhibition, 18 Sept 2026
Artists:
Tommy Backus @tomcbac
James Bugg @jamesabugg
Renata Filippi @rendogie
Kim Guthrie @iphotographstuff
Susan Montford @susan_mountford

Artist talk by Kim Guthrie

Opening address
Simon Wright Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art (QAGoMA)
Michael Brennan Noosa Regional Gallery Director
Exhibition dates 18 Sept-22Nov 2026

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Reconnect with the real world.

FREE opening event | Friday 18 Sept 4.30-7.30pm

Join us for an evening of art, conversation and contemporary photography that proves careful observation is more important than ever.

Newer Documents, 2026
Until 22 Nov 2026

@noosa_council @friendsofthegallery @jamesabugg @tomcbac @iphotographstuff @susan_mountford @rendogie @thejnoosa @noosa.today @locate_noosa_creatives @localsintheloopsunshinecoast @visitnoosa @joelsjourneys.au @innoosamag @hellosunshinemag @salt_magsc @yourlocallifestyle @noosanews_

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STOP. Look closer.

In a world flooded with images, Newer Documents, 2026 challenges us to look beyond the endless scroll and reconnect with the real world.

Join us for the official opening event
Friday 18 September
5.30-7.30pm

Featuring works by Tommy Backus, James Bugg, Renata Filippi, Kim Guthrie and Susan Mountford.

💥 Join the Curator in a floor talk from 4.30pm.

A powerful exhibition of contemporary photography, reminding us that careful observation is now, more important than ever..

Free entry | All welcome | Cash bar

RSVP appreciated. Link in bio 🔝

https://www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au/exhibition/newer-documents-2026/

Image: James Bugg, Broken fence. Courtesy of the artist.

@noosa_council @friendsofthegallery @visitnoosa @joelsjourneys.au @innoosamag @hellosunshinemag @salt_magsc @localsintheloopsunshinecoast @locate_noosa_creatives @yourlocalfilmlab @yourlocallifestyle @noosanews_ @noosa.today @tomcbac @jamesabugg @rendogie @iphotographstuff @susan_mountford

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A flip through the ‘Newer Documents, 2026’ catalogue. A rare and exclusive limited edition of 50 only, signed and numbered by the curator. On sale soon $100 each.

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April in New Zealand 📹

#flyfishingnewzealand #camping #womenonthefly

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// Reflecting on a couple of past festival times with @benallastreetartfestival and @nomoreblankwalls . What a bloody privilege to be involved in a such things. I’ve got more of this coming up next year so stay tuned. (Honorable mention goes to the sun on the first slide that symmetrically sets down the wall as I sketch up 🤤, so nice.)

In the meantime, we have some exciting stuff happening with my studio @theartshole which is celebrating 15 years this year! A pillar of the scene that’s transformed my career, along with many others. Keep an eye out for the deets around that, but make sure you come get down and celebrate with us.

I also have some availability in the second half of this year, so hit me up if you want to work on something sick!

Till then, much love 🩵

📸 Slide 2 and 4 @jamesabugg

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Halfway through 2026 already! Grateful thoughts to everybody who helps to make my life so charmed.

On my way to Europe tomorrow, keep it comin!

1: @benallastreetartfestival
2: My solo show opening night @adelaidecentralschool
3: Bondi beach, Sydney.
4: Mural progress in Launceston, Tasmania
5: BTS @jackladder video by @conor_mercury_movies
6: BALL PIT
7: Photo by @minnaleunig
8: Hobart, Tasmania
9: Sweating in the independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh
10: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
11: how to get longer brushes
12: Kind people letting me live in their pretty house
13: Reading club in Adelaide CBD
14: Queen Vic markets
15: Dandenong ranges
16: Winter Soltice dinner
17: Plein air painting with @gemma.rose.brook in Belair
18: The Streets
19: hands free
20: Me leaving you via secret tunnel

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We had the talented @jamesabugg come over today for some architectural lifestyle shots to help us capture and commemorate all of the hard work done over the years landscaping and renovating our 60's prefab worker's digs in Benalla.

Not only did he take photos but he was styling and directing us every step of the way. RuPearl, @joelericspencer and I can't wait to see the results! I'm sure the 😺 will end up stealing the show!

Interior design by @sevenmetres
Built by @north.east.construction

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Last month I had the honor of being a part of @benallastreetartfestival. It was a joy and a bitch to tackle these deep bricks, on the biggest wall I’ve worked yet (though totally a tiny baby square footage in comparison to some of the more seasoned artists on the lineup - very impressive!). It well and truly was my first real professional mural gig (look at me mom!), and I could feel the imposter syndrome creeping in pretty hardcore before/during/after. To be surrounded by experienced and extremely talented muralists who do this often, and to be witnessed by hundreds of people while your painting goes from sketch to something tangible was such an edge. Though at the same time, it felt so natural to drop into the flow and do what I love to do. Paint.

Since moving to the area in 2022, Benalla has continued to surprise me with how cool and funky it, and it’s people are. The street art festival was just an added layer of dimension that made me proud to be a local. For the first 2 years, I admired from the sidelines and hoped “maybe next year”. I am very grateful that this time around, @simongrant accepted my application and (at least I feel like) took a chance on little old me. Idk why I’m writing like this its some sort of acceptance speech haha, but for real this was special and it felt like a pivotal moment in my art life. To be able to be a part of something so legit. I felt my younger self being proud, and that’s very cool.

When you continue to pursue something with your head down ~ like chopping wood and carrying water ~ eventually you look up and realize that you’re getting somewhere. What was once a far fetched dream becomes normal, everyday reality. I guess I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that. It can be so easy to just breeze past these things as the new normal, without taking a beat to recognize or celebrate the magnitude. I am very grateful for my friends stopping by to cheer me on, have a yarn, bring a chai, lend me the ladder and affirm that this was in fact, pretty fucking dope.

Thanks for having me @benallastreetartfestival & @simongrant948 🌀

@jamesabugg
@visitvictoria
@duluxaus
@mtnaustralia

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Dappled moments behind the scenes at @benallastreetartfestival

Thanks @jamesabugg for the nice photos, again to @simongrant948 , the gentleman that handed me a rose on site at 8am, and no thanks to the candy machine at the pub 😭 @krimsone @kitsunejolene

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What a byyyyardiful weekend at @benallastreetartfestival 🪷💚 Very grateful for all those who came by, listened to my talk and supported my work.... big love!!!!

Special thanks to @e_j_nash and @simongrant948

Pic @jamesabugg

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