A New Jerusalem: Christos Tsiolkas and Zoe Ali

A new exhibition focusing on places of worship within the streetscape of central Melbourne opens at the City Gallery on Thursday 2 September. Through the compelling images of photographer Zoe Ali and text from Christos Tsiolkas, A New Jerusalem: Faith and the City will take visitors on a journey through the streets and laneways of Melbourne, exploring expressions of worship and cultural diversity. A New Jerusalem: Faith and the City will present text relating to city life from the Bible, the Koran and the Torah combined with Christos Tsiolkas’ own observations about life and faith in 21st century Melbourne. These wildly divergent yet compatible texts are presented alongside 159 black and white photographs of places of worship in Melbourne by Zoe Ali. Zoe Ali’s photographs depict all 61 of the places of worship within the city of Melbourne, plus selected favourites from neighbouring areas. Each photograph captures the perspective of a passer-by; peering at doorways, gazing high to the distinctive rooflines or taking a moment to appreciate ornate detail. The City Gallery is an initiative of the City of Melbourne and hosts exhibitions which draw upon its vast Art and Heritage Collection.

For further information, visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/citygallery Where: City Gallery Venue: Inside Halftix at Melbourne Town Hall, 110 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Event duration: Thursday 2 September 2010 – Saturday 22 January 2011 Gallery hours: Mon 10am - 2pm, Tues - Fri 11am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 4pm, Sunday closed

Cost: FREE

Contact: 03 9658 9658 Web: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/citygallery