n24usa.comInnovative Australian Photography Festival Announces ClosureThe city of Melbourne, pictured, will no longer host the PHOTO Australia festival. PHOTO Australia, an ambitious photography festival that displayed large-scale prints in public spaces, has announced it is permanently closing. PHOTO Australia was held in Melbourne in 2021, 2022, and 2024, featuring over 400 photographers and attracting over 600,000 visitors. Notable artists included Nan Goldin, Cindy Sherman, Zanele Muholi, and Ryan McGinley. The festival installed large prints around the city, coupling it with gallery shows and community events. In a statement posted to the PHOTO Australia website, the organization trumpeted its achievements.