Tim Page's Vietnam images showcased in new exhibition

A new exhibition showcasing the work of iconic photojournalist Tim Page opens in Sydney and Melbourne this week.

Tim Page’s Nam commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War – a pivotal moment in both history and journalism. 

Tim Page was noted for his evocative imagery during one of the most turbulent periods in modern history, and in his extensive career captured the complexities of war, from its horrors to its most inimitable human stories.  

Born in 1944 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Page's photos and larger-than-life personality also exemplified the extremes and excesses of war and its counterculture in the 1960s.

In the book Dispatches, author Michael Herr described Page as the most "extravagant" of the "wigged-out crazies running around Vietnam". His personality was part of the inspiration for the character of the journalist played by Dennis Hopper in Apocalypse Now.

Page died at his home in Bellingen, NSW, in 2022. 

Leica says the rich collection of images on display will include rare photographs that offer a powerful reflection on the impact of the Vietnam War on Australia and the world.

“Tim Page captured the raw humanity and haunting truths of the Vietnam War, transforming chaos into timeless images that continue to resonate,” explains Ryan Williams – Managing Director, Leica Camera Australia.  

“Fifty years on since the end of the war, Leica Camera Australia proudly honours his fearless vision through this exhibition, celebrating a legacy that shaped history through courage and compassion.”

The Sydney exhibition opens on May 15 at the Leica Gallery Sydney, QVB. The Melbourne exhibition follows a day later on May 16 at the Leica Gallery Melbourne, Little Collins Street.

Free registration is required to attend the Exhibition Openings. You can register here.