About Nic

Nic Bezzina (b.1983) is an Australian-born portrait and documentary photographer, dividing his time between London and Sydney.

With a particular interest in sub-culture, community, collective experiences, and music, Bezzina endeavours to capture the intense energy and emotions within his photographic works. Motivated by in-depth research and personal projects, Bezzina actively delves into the lives of his subjects, striving to authentically portray their stories.

Bezzina has also been widely published, with work appearing in The New York Times, China Newsweek, The Guardian Weekend, National Geographic, and NME

Nic has won the PDN Music Moment and Monster Children photography competitions and has been a finalist in various photographic awards including Moran Contemporary Photography Prize, International Photography Awards, and the HeadOn Portrait Prize.

He has exhibited his work at various galleries in Sydney, London and Tokyo. Nic’s work is held in public and private collections including the State Library of NSW, City of Sydney Archives, National Museum of Australia and Libraries throughout Australia.

Clients include; Xbox, Booking.com, Nat Geo Traveller, The New York Times, Red Bull, Heinz, Warner Music, among others.

Awards

2024 – Finalist – Portrait of Humanity | Photography Awards | 1854 Media
2020 – Shortlist – RPS Environmental Bursary – Ho Chi Minh trail
2020 – Finalist – Urban Photo Awards
2018 – Winner -PDN Music Moment Photography Competition
2018 – High Commended – Head On Portrait Prize
2018 – Finalist – Australia’s Emerging Photographer: Portrait and Documentary
2017 – Highly Commended – International Photography Awards x2
2017 – Finalist – Australian Photography Awards
2015 – Featured Exhibit – Head On Photo Festival
2012 – Recipient Sydney Council Matching Grant
2012 – Finalist – Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize
2011 – Winner of Music category – Monster Children photography competition
2011 – Finalist – PDN Music Moment Photography Competition
2011 – Recipient City of Sydney Visual Arts Grants

Exhibitions

2023 – This is Japan – Goodspace Gallery, Sydney
2017 – Release The Crowd – House of Vans, London
2016 – Release The Crowd – Good Space Gallery, Sydney
2015 – Release The Crowd – Gaffa Gallery, Sydney
2014 – Shopkeepers of Newtown – State Library of NSW
2012 – Newtown Shopkeepers – Chrissie Cotter gallery

Selected Group Shows

2024 – Halloween showcase – Goodspace Gallery, Sydney
2015 – Cam Girls – Head On Photo Festival Featured Exhibit
2010 – NME Music Photography Awards, London
2010 – Polymorph Gallery, Sydney
2007 – Three Songs No Flash, China Heights Gallery, Sydney