Aotearoa Artists and Galleries
Aotearoa has long been one of the defining voices at Sydney Contemporary, with artists and galleries contributing to the Fair’s international outlook and shaping conversations across the region.
This year, 1301SW | STARKWHITE, Gow Langsford, PAULNACHE and New Zealand-born artists represented by C Gallery, day01., Sutton Gallery, FOX JENSEN & FOX JENSEN McCRORY and Utopia Art Sydney present a breadth of practices spanning painting, sculpture, photography and installation.
From Billy Apple® and Fiona Pardington to Yuki Kihara, Gregor Kregar, Glen Hayward, Peter Robinson and Ben Mazey, these presentations reflect the depth, confidence and continued evolution of contemporary art from Aotearoa.
Continue reading for a preview, then see and buy works by these artists at Sydney Contemporary from 3–6 September 2026 at Carriageworks. Tickets are on sale now.
Cover: Fiona Pardington, Kea, Nestor notabilis, 2026. Courtesy of 1301SW | STARKWHITE
Glen Hayward, Whitehall Place, 2026, Presented by PAULNACHE.
Fiona Pardington, Kea, Nestor notabilis, 2026. Presented by 1301SW | STARKWHITE
Kirsteen Pieterse, High Tor, 2025, Presented by Utopia Art Sydney
Grace Wright, Elevation Of The Ocean, 2026. Presented by Gow Langsford
Ben Mazey, Lake Platinum Reflected Flag Carpet, 2026, Presented by C. Gallery
Yuki Kihara, Woven Memories Evan American Samoa Pandanus Mat, 2026. Presented by Gow Langsford
Vita Cochran, Zig Zag Emperor Moth, Gonimbrasia tyrrhea, 2026. Presented by day01.
Peter Robinson, Ki Roto Ki Waho 2025. Presented by Sutton Gallery
Billy Apple®, Portrait of the Artist in a Drip Dry Suit Blue, Presented by 1301SW | STARKWHITE
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Sydney Contemporary brings together an unparalleled selection of contemporary art, showcasing works by leading and emerging artists from the finest galleries across Australasia and beyond.
With thousands of artworks on display from more than 100 exhibitors, the Fair offers everything from accessible editions and paintings to museum-quality sculpture and large-scale installations. Every artwork is for sale, with something to suit every taste, every space, every budget and every stage of collecting.
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The Galleries sector presents a curated mix of solo and group exhibitions from leading galleries, offering new and important works across every medium.
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