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Upon entry to Carriageworks, visitors were welcomed by a spectacular, site-specific kinetic installation titled A N Z A C, by Aotearoa artist Lisa Reihana CNZM. Wholly commissioned by Sally Dan-Cuthbert Gallery, the work comprises thousands of shimmering discs forming a dazzling waharoa, a traditional Māori gateway, and a pare, or door lintel, that serves as a boundary marker. As Dan-Cuthbert states: “A most ambitious artwork, yet glamorous, setting the tone. A N Z A C represents a significant artistic and cultural opportunity that will enrich the site, stimulate dialogue, and contribute meaningfully.”
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Lisa Reihana, GLISTEN, 2024, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission, National Gallery Singapore, Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert.
Australasia’s premier art fair, Sydney Contemporary, returned to Carriageworks this September presenting ambitious galleries and diverse artists alongside a program of installations, performances, talks and workshops. Art advisor Sarah Hetherington shares her 2025 highlights.
With the arrival of spring, the sluggish wintry gloom that often descends over the Australasian art market is lifting. Amidst global instability and economic challenges, it’s a critical week in the art world’s calendar. From 11-14th September, Sydney Contemporary enlivened Carriageworks, the striking heritage-listed, multi-arts centre, with a dynamic showcase of contemporary art.
This ninth edition featured 116 exhibitors (seven of which have taken multiple booths across different sectors), spanning emerging to established galleries and secondary market dealers from Australia and New Zealand, with a smattering of international representation. The Fair is divided into sectors – Galleries, Future, Works on Paper and the newly introduced Photo Sydney....
