Review of Australian and International Contemporary Photography exhibition Saffron Howden, The Sydney Morning Herald Olsen Irwin gallery in Woollahra, in the city's eastern suburbs, has embarked on its first major exhibition of contemporary photography, taking in the work of artists from Australia and around the world. 
The Creek' is an exploration of the informal rites of passage created by young people in relationship with the natural world. Photo: Tamara Dean
Odd Flippers, 1984 Photo: Jon Lewis
From the Hollywood movie stars you never knew you knew to the pitching currents of local artist Bartolomeo Celestino's works, the exhibition reflects the eclectic nature of modern photographic art. I've represented photographers over the years, but this is the first time I've tried to curate a collection of photographs from all over the world," gallery director Tim Olsen told Fairfax Media. Olsen said he was introduced to a number of photographers in New York earlier this year and the show gathered pace from there. He was particularly taken with Jill Greenberg's monkey portraits, which depict various celebrity monkeys and apes that feature in films and television series. view the article ? ? View exhibition
