Izzy – exhibition of Abraham 'Izzy' Orloff's photographs

See a curated selection of photographs and experience interwar Perth through the lens of photographer Abraham 'Izzy' Orloff.

Between the end of World War I and the beginning of World War II, interwar was a period of intense social and ideological upheaval. In this exhibition, Orloff's rich collection of photographs reveals glimpses of Fremantle's public and private lives during this time.

Orloff was a much-loved community figure who worked as a professional studio and press photographer. He had an exceptional eye for human subjects in panoramic streetscapes, architecture and maritime arrivals. He examined Perth's social, domestic, and political spheres through a distinct worldview shaped by his experiences growing up in Ukraine and Palestine and as a Jewish migrant coming to WA.

Fri 28 Jan – Sun 17 Apr 2022
Ground Floor Gallery
Free exhibition, no tickets required.

Image: State Library of Western Australia 111676PD Pat and Bert Bell eating watermelon at Rottnest 1922; Izzy Orloff collection BA1059/829