Sydney Contemporary 2026
3 - 6 Sep 2026
Australasia’s premier art fair returns to Carriageworks from 3–6 September 2026, celebrating its landmark 10th edition. Bringing together more than 100 galleries and over 500 artists from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond, Sydney Contemporary offers an unparalleled platform for discovering ambitious contemporary art, from emerging voices to internationally acclaimed practitioners.
NO FANTASY presents a curated selection of new works by leading Australian and international artists whose practices engage with contemporary questions of identity, materiality and cultural exchange.
Bringing together established and emerging voices across a range of media, the presentation reflects the gallery’s commitment to ambitious, conceptually driven contemporary art.
Presenting Works by:
JOHNATHON WORLD PEACE BUSH | ELLEN DAHL | JACKSON FARLEY | YHONNIE SCARCE | ALI TAHAYORI
We are excited to announce that Jackson Farley has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 MA Art Prize, presented by MA Financial Group at Sydney Contemporary.
Now in its fourth year, the $25,000 acquisitive prize recognises and supports emerging and early-career artists exhibiting new work at Sydney Contemporary.
The winning work will be announced ahead of the opening of the fair and acquired for the MA Financial Group corporate art collection.
Please email info@thisisnofantasy.com for an exhibition preview