When he was just 18 years of age Matt Irwin was struck with an idea – to photograph Melbourne in all its shades and moods, at street level, telling everyday stories on a human scale as no photographer had done before him.
For over 24 years, Matt’s artistic endeavour has created a canon of work that is enjoyed by local Melburnians who are proud of their city as well as interstate and international visitors who take home his work as cards, calendars, books and original prints.
Matt was the first photographer to truly capture the laneways of Melbourne, celebrating a unique aspect of the city long before it became popular or groovy. Matt’s work adorns buildings and homes throughout the world, enabling each viewer to share their passion for our city and reconnect with Melbourne over and over again.