About

A former touring musician and producer, Ali MC is a photographer, writer and lecturer in law and criminology.

He is also a regular contributor to Al Jazeera and the Indigenous-owned newspaper the Koori Mail.

Recent international projects include Rohingya refugees, Khasi stone labourers in India, marginalised groups in East Timor and street photography in Iran.

Ali has also worked extensively with Indigenous communities in Australia, including in remote community media, Aboriginal Legal Services and documenting stories of the Stolen Generations.

His portrait of Indigenous singer Archie Roach was selected in the 2021 national Bowness prize and a portrait of Uncle Jack Charles shortlisted in the 2022 Australian Photography Awards.

A collection of his protest photography was also recently acquired by the State Library of Victoria.

Working predominantly in analogue film, Ali's work is grounded in research and academic study, holding a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History and a Masters in Human Rights Law.