Hosted by OCULI Collective

Location Booth A01, OCULI Collective

Join the Artbank team for a tour of Sydney Contemporary art fair. Artbank has a collection of over 11,000 artworks all available to lease, providing broad access to some of the best Australian contemporary art in the world. The Artbank collection grows every year as our curators and art consultants scout art fairs, galleries and artist studios from across Australia to acquire new artworks – Sydney Contemporary is always a highlight on the Artbank acquisition trail.

Led by Artbank’s Senior Art Consultant Barry Keldoulis and Senior Curator Oliver Watts, hear from the Artbank expert team as they take you around Sydney Contemporary sharing insights into the artists Artbank has newly acquired, artists to watch and tips to help you maintain your art collection to enjoy for years to come.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Join the Artbank team for a tour of Sydney Contemporary art fair. Artbank has a collection of over 11,000 artworks all available to lease, providing broad access to some of the best Australian contemporary art in the world. The Artbank collection grows every year as our curators and art consultants scout art fairs, galleries and artist studios from across Australia to acquire new artworks – Sydney Contemporary is always a highlight on the Artbank acquisition trail.

Led by Artbank’s Senior Art Consultant Barry Keldoulis and Senior Curator Oliver Watts, hear from the Artbank expert team as they take you around Sydney Contemporary sharing insights into the artists Artbank has newly acquired, artists to watch and tips to help you maintain your art collection to enjoy for years to come.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Join the Artbank team for a tour of Sydney Contemporary art fair. Artbank has a collection of over 11,000 artworks all available to lease, providing broad access to some of the best Australian contemporary art in the world. The Artbank collection grows every year as our curators and art consultants scout art fairs, galleries and artist studios from across Australia to acquire new artworks – Sydney Contemporary is always a highlight on the Artbank acquisition trail.

Led by Artbank’s Senior Art Consultant Barry Keldoulis and Senior Curator Oliver Watts, hear from the Artbank expert team as they take you around Sydney Contemporary sharing insights into the artists Artbank has newly acquired, artists to watch and tips to help you maintain your art collection to enjoy for years to come.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Join the Artbank team for a tour of Sydney Contemporary art fair. Artbank has a collection of over 11,000 artworks all available to lease, providing broad access to some of the best Australian contemporary art in the world. The Artbank collection grows every year as our curators and art consultants scout art fairs, galleries and artist studios from across Australia to acquire new artworks – Sydney Contemporary is always a highlight on the Artbank acquisition trail.

Led by Artbank’s Senior Art Consultant Barry Keldoulis and Senior Curator Oliver Watts, hear from the Artbank expert team as they take you around Sydney Contemporary sharing insights into the artists Artbank has newly acquired, artists to watch and tips to help you maintain your art collection to enjoy for years to come.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Curious about collecting? Join the tour.

Perfect for first-time collectors or anyone curious about starting their art collection, this tour is designed to demystify the art fair experience. Led by art advisor and independent curator Rhianna Melhem, the tour offers insider tips, approachable advice, and space to ask the questions you might not feel comfortable asking elsewhere.

With over 15 years of experience in contemporary art, Rhianna brings a passion for making art accessible and a keen eye for emerging talent. She’ll introduce you to some of the most exciting early-career artists making waves right now, as well as mid-career names to watch—artists who are shaping the future of contemporary art.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

A fair within the Fair; presented in association with The Print Council of Australia Inc, the dedicated Paper sector showcases the best of national and international contemporary works on paper – watercolours, drawings, artist books, prints and editions.  Take a tour of fair highlights with the Print Council of Australia.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

A fair within the Fair; presented in association with The Print Council of Australia Inc, the dedicated Paper sector showcases the best of national and international contemporary works on paper – watercolours, drawings, artist books, prints and editions.  Take a tour of fair highlights with the Print Council of Australia.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Installations presents major artworks beyond the gallery booth, engaging with the distinctive architecture and atmosphere of Carriageworks.

Take a tour of Installations highlights with curator José Da Silva, Director of UNSW Galleries. The 2025 edition features nine ambitious projects that celebrate artists who experiment with scale, materiality, and immersive experiences.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Image: Lisa Reihana, GLISTEN, 2024. Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission, National Gallery Singapore. Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert, Gadigal Country / Sydney

Installations presents major artworks beyond the gallery booth, engaging with the distinctive architecture and atmosphere of Carriageworks.

Take a tour of Installations highlights with curator José Da Silva, Director of UNSW Galleries. The 2025 edition features nine ambitious projects that celebrate artists who experiment with scale, materiality, and immersive experiences.

Entry to this tour is on a first come, first serve basis and there are 20 spots available. There is no RSVP. A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this tour.

Location: Meet at Info Point

Image: Zac Langdon-Pole, Memory Garden, 2024. Installation view: 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art. Photograph: Joe Ruckli. Courtesy of STATION, Naarm / Melbourne, Gadigal Country / Sydney.