From striking landscapes and documentary photography to contemporary portraiture and conceptual image-making, Photo Sydney returns to Sydney Contemporary as a dedicated fair within the fair. Offering a unique opportunity to discover the breadth of Australian photography under one roof, Photo Sydney brings together galleries, photographic artists, and photography organisations from across Australia.
Exhibitors span the country, from Alexia Sinclair (Bowral), Mark Forbes (Melbourne), Paul Blackmore (Byron Bay), photo access (Canberra) and Trent Mitchell (Gold Coast), alongside a strong Sydney contingent including Blender Gallery, Cybele Malinowski, Head On Photo Festival, Christopher Ireland, and more!
Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks from 3-6 September. Tickets are on sale now.
Mark Forbes, Pantone steps, 2018
Mark Forbes, Tan Lines, 2019
Luke Hardy, kitsune bi foxfires, 2020
Alexia Sinclair, Garlands Woven, 2025
Kristin Schnell, Son and Father, 2025, Courtesy Head On Photo Festival
Robyn MacRae, Courtesy Head On Photo Festival
Rex Dupain, Cyan Man, 2026.
Caterina Pacialeo, Singularity (detail), 2022
Carol Muller, Eucalyptus and White Curves, 2026.
Sonia Mangiapane, its all downhill from here, 2023
Australasia's Premier Art Fair
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.
Four Distinct Sectors
The Galleries sector presents a curated mix of solo and group exhibitions from leading galleries, offering new and important works across every medium.
Launched in 2025, Photo Sydney is a dedicated fair-wtthin-a-fair spotlighting the best of contemporary photography, from documentary and conceptual work to large-scale experimental practice. It provides a significant new platform for photographers, collectors and anyone who has ever wanted to start collecting photography.
A platform for the next generation. The Futures sector is dedicated to young galleries that have been operating for five years or less, presenting curated solo or duo exhibitions of new work. It is consistently one of the most exciting parts of the fair — the place to discover artists and galleries before everyone else does.
The Works on Paper sector showcases the best of national and international contemporary works on paper — watercolours, drawings, artist books, prints and editions. It is one of the most accessible entry points for new collectors and a rich hunting ground for seasoned collectors alike.
