The Herzog Effect

• Prize
  Curator Selection
• Photographer
  Ian Flanders, Australia
• Date of Photograph
  2026
• Category
  Oceania

This photo reportage captures the escalating civic tensions and community resilience during protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney. The series chronicles three distinct phases of resistance: impassioned preemptive demonstrations a week prior to his arrival, intense rallies outside Surry Hills Police Station condemning alleged police violence, and the crucial aftermath where free legal clinics mobilized to support those seeking advice on police brutality. Through raw, immersive photography, this collection documents a profound narrative of civic action and solidarity.