Photographs of Sydney CBD and historic signage, 21-23 September 2017 / Louise Whelan

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21-23 September 2017

Graphic Materials, Photographs

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59 photographs - digital, TIFFs, colour

Louise Whelan is a visual artist with photomedia base, her interdisciplinary approach spans photomedia, projection, video art and installation. Much of her practice draws inspiration from environmental and humanitarian issues, and her interest in the aesthetic of memory. Louise is widely published and exhibited. She has more than 30 national and international awards to her name including Winner, Julia Margaret Cameron Award UK(Documentary and Editorial), Finalist, National Portrait Prize Australia (2012 and 2013, 2016) and The Head On Portrait Prize 2011.

In 2015 work began on a Light Rail line from Circular Quay down George Street to Central Station, resulting in the closure of parts of George Street and the re-routing of many bus routes. In 2016 work began on another major infrastructure project, the Sydney metro, which will include three new CBD metro railway stations. The NSW Government acquired and will demolish almost 20 buildings in the CBD to make way for the new underground Metro rail track and stations.

Reference:
Library correspondence file

Comprises 59 digital photographs documenting the streets and buildings of Sydney's CBD, during a period of significant demolition and construction. The images depict buildings under demolition or construction, closure of bus routes through the city, council workers, construction workers, City of Sydney hoardings and flags, and 'ghost signs' - old painted advertising signage on the sides of buildings that have been revealed during the demolition of neighbouring buildings.

Item 01: A painted advertisement for Peapes menswear covering the whole side wall of 285 George Street, taken from George Street, 21 September 2017
Item 02: Looking up Martin Place from Pitt Street. Flags fly with a rainbow as a pro-campaign for the same-sex marriage vote, 21 September 2017
Item 03: Construction at 39 Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 04: Looking down Bridge Street, 21 September 2017
Item 05: Demolition at 280 George Street as can be seen from Australia Square, 21 September 2017
Item 06: View of George Street looking north from 343 George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 07: George Street, looking south from King Street, 23 September 2017
Item 08: Demolition at 203 Castlereagh Street, reveals old signage on the historic Porter House building, 23 September 2017
Item 09: Demolition at 203 Castlereagh Street, reveals old signage on the historic Porter House building, 23 September 2017
Item 10: City of Sydney hoarding around the site at 39 Martin Place, 21 September 2017
Item 11: City of Sydney hoarding around the site at 39 Martin Place, 21 September 2017
Item 12: Looking at 7-9 Elizabeth Street, 21 September 2017
Item 13: 55 Hunter Street in the process of demolition, 21 September 2017
Item 14: 55 Hunter Street in the process of demolition, 21 September 2017
Item 15: 55 Hunter Street in the process of demolition, 21 September 2017
Item 16: 55 Hunter Street in the process of demolition, 21 September 2017
Item 17: 55 Hunter Street in the process of demolition, 21 September 2017
Item 18: 55 Hunter Street skyline, 21 September 2017
Item 19: Demolition at 37 Bligh Street, 21 September 2017
Item 20: 285 George Street, taken from George Street, 21 September 2017
Item 21: 280 George Street at the corner of Hunter Street, 21 September 2017
Item 22: 285 George Street, taken from George Street, 21 September 2017
Item 23: 285 George Street, taken from George Street, 21 September 2017
Item 24: 285 George Street, taken from George Street, 21 September 2017
Item 25: Demolition at 280 George Street as can be seen from Australia Square, 21 September 2017
Item 26: Markings on road, George Street, 21 September 2017
Item 27: Martin Place from Pitt Street. Flags fly with a rainbow as a pro-campaign for the same-sex marriage vote, 21 September 2017
Item 28: Martin Place, 21 September 2017
Item 29: Skyline of Macquarie Street, 21 September 2017
Item 30: View of 39 Martin Place from Macquarie Street, 23 September 2017
Item 31: View of 39 Martin Place from Macquarie Street, 23 September 2017
Item 32: 39 Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 33: Martin Place looking towards Phillip Street, 23 September 2017
Item 34: Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 35: Martin Place looking towards Phillip Street, 23 September 2017
Item 36: Construction at 39 Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 37: Construction at 39 Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 38: Demolition at 37 Bligh Street, 23 September 2017
Item 39: A painted advertisement for Peapes menswear covering the whole side wall of 285 George Street, taken from George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 40: View of George Street near Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 41: 10 Barrack Street, Sydney, to be demolished, 23 September 2017
Item 42: Looking south on George Street near the GPO building, 23 September 2017
Item 43: George Street from Martin Place, 23 September 2017
Item 44: 10 Barrack Street, Sydney, to be demolished, 23 September 2017
Item 45: Looking south on George Street from King Street, 23 September 2017
Item 46: Manhole on George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 47: Looking at 365 George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 48: Looking north on George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 49: The Queen Victoria Building from George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 50: The Queen Victoria Building from Park Street, 23 September 2017
Item 51: 115-119 Bathurst Street, showing all that remains of the steel structure retained to support what will be Sydney's tallest residential tower, 23 September 2017
Item 52: 115-119 Bathurst Street, 23 September 2017
Item 53: 115-119 Bathurst Street, showing all that remains of the steel structure retained to support what will be Sydney's tallest residential tower, 23 September 2017
Item 54: Demolition at 203 Castlereagh Street, reveals old signage on the historic Porter House building, 23 September 2017
Item 55: Demolition at 203 Castlereagh Street, reveals old signage on the historic Porter House building, 23 September 2017
Item 56: Porter House, 203 Castlereagh Street, 23 September 2017
Item 57: Corner of Martin Place and Elizabeth Street, 23 September 2017
Item 58: George Street, showing mural by street artist Shepard Fairey on 309 George Street, 23 September 2017
Item 59: Soon to be demolished 'The Windsor on the Park', 48 Park Street, 23 September 2017

Copyright status:: In copyright - Life of photographer plus 70 years
Copyright holder:: Louise Whelan
Research & study copies allowed:
Approval for publication required: From copyright holder
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Louise Whelan

Acquired in digital format. Access copies available online.