Sydney Contemporary 2025 reveals record-breaking program

Sydney Contemporary has announced the largest edition in its history, with a new focus on contemporary photography. It includes an expanded lineup of 114 exhibitors and over 500 contemporary artists for its 2025 event at Carriageworks, from 11–14 September. The Fair showcases galleries from across Australia and New Zealand, as well as international exhibitors from Hong Kong, the US, UK, Korea and Indonesia.

The flagship curated sectors at the Fair include Galleries, where you can see curated solo or group exhibitions of new and important works from artists by leading galleries from around the world; FUTURE, a dynamic platform for young galleries which have been operating for five years or less; and an expanded Works on Paper, showcasing 30 exhibitors – its largest presentation yet – in association with the Print Council of Australia and curated by Director Akky van Ogtrop.

Debuting at this year’s fair is a new sector called Photo Sydney, dedicated to spotlighting the richness and diversity of contemporary photography. “This new sector is a direct response to the many collectors who’ve visited the Fair over the years, asking to see a wider representation of photographic work,” said Sydney Contemporary Founder and Co-Owner Tim Etchells. “…We are constantly evolving to reflect trends in the market and provide access to the best contemporary art in the region and beyond across all mediums.”

Photo Sydney will feature the work of artists represented by Alexia Sinclair, Australian Galleries, Blender Gallery, Caterina Pacialeo + Tina FiveAsh, Christopher Ireland, Head On Photo Festival, John Marmaras and John Gollings, OCULI Collective, OLSEN, Paul Blackmore, Photo Access, sandyprints, Simon Harsent and Toby Burrows.

Sydney Contemporary Fair Director Zoe Paulsen called the 2025 event “an exciting evolution,” noting that Photo Sydney would bring “critical focus to the richness and diversity of contemporary photography, offering a dedicated platform for established and emerging voices in the medium.”

The Fair will also return with expanded curated programs including Installation Contemporary and Performance Contemporary, led by José da Silva; and the exciting Talks program, curated by Micheal Do and Stephen Todd.

Fair highlights also include major presentations from returning galleries such as 1301SW | STARKWHITE, Ames Yavuz, COMA, Fine Arts, Sydney, Flowers Gallery, Gow Langsford, Hugo Michell Gallery, MARS Gallery, Michael Lett, N.Smith Gallery, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, STATION, Sullivan+Strumpf, Two Rooms, The Renshaws’ and Utopia Art Sydney, as well as 27 first-time participants including Benda Colahan Fine Art, FHE Galleries, Gallery LNL, Jonathan Smart Gallery | Emily Gardener Projects, La Loma and Pontone Gallery.

Since its foundation in 2013, Sydney Contemporary regularly attracts over 25,000 visitors at each edition, and has recorded $138 million in art sales since its launch.

For the full list of participating galleries, tickets and more information, visit the Sydney Contemporary website.