Once Upon A Time...

'Once upon a time...' invites you on a journey through diverse narrative worlds. The exhibition brings together a curated collection of works from 13 exceptional contemporary photographers – showcasing premier Australian talent alongside captivating perspectives from overseas.

Unfolding across a rich tapestry of genres, the exhibition spans striking street photography, intimate portraiture, sweeping landscapes, and contemplative still life. Each of the 13 artists brings a distinct voice to the gallery, with the collection deliberately playing with form, scale, and varied print sizes to create a dynamic, immersive visual experience that changes with every turn.

The Photographic Gallery. Image: Sean Fryxell
The Photographic Gallery. Image: © Sean Fryxell

Featured photographers: Brent Lukey, Carine Thevenau, Carly Earl, Cybele Malinowski, David Niu, Liz Ham, Meg Hewitt, Michele Aboud, Paul Blackmore, Scarlet Page, Sean Fryxell, Simon Harsent and Tim Levy.

Gallery opening hours: Thurs 11am-6pm. Fri +Sat 11am-5pm.

Address: Level 2, 16-28 Foster St, Surry Hills, Sydney.

Exhibition runs: 1st August - 13th September

Proudly supported by Canson, Kayell, Capture, Pixel Perfect, Highwayman Whiskey, Brickfields and P&V Merchants

 

 

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May

Melbourne: Until March 2027. Rehearsing the City presents archival photographs from Victoria’s government collections, alongside new work by contemporary street photographers.

June

Sydney: Until 7 Feb 2027. From his archive of more than 200,000 images, Close Up celebrates the historic moments and pivotal people he famously captured.

Canberra: Until 6 Sept 2026. Trent Parke’s photographic series The Christmas tree bucket 2006–09 is a tender and darkly humorous portrayal of his extended family coming together to celebrate Christmas.

Melbourne: 6 June – 30 August 2026. Brook Andrew is an artist whose conceptual practice shifts across photography, performance, moving image, installation, public space and research, often through deep collaboration with artists & communities.

Brisbane: until 18 October 2026. Known affectionately as the ‘Cool Cat of journalism’ Wayne moved effortlessly among the greats, between the media and community, treating every encounter as part of his day’s work behind the lens.

July

Melbourne: Until 30 September 2026. Melbourne photographer Stefanie Wendler-Canning is inviting visitors to see one of the garden's most familiar flowers from an entirely different perspective in her new exhibition.

August

Melbourne: Until 15 November 2026. This exhibition will present the most comprehensive survey of the work of the eminent Hungarian-born, French photographer Brassaï yet to be seen in Australia.

Sydney: Until 13 September 2026. Devotion is an ongoing series by Sly Morikawa documenting Sanja Matsuri, the annual Shinto festival held in Tokyo’s Asakusa district.

Brisbane: Until 1 November 2026. The finalist exhibition of the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards brings together striking photographic works that capture the city’s spirit — from familiar streets and riverside scenes to the fleeting moments, routines and characters that make Brisbane feel like home.

Sydney: 24 August 2026 – 18 July 2027. Featuring almost 200 images and original prints personally selected by Dupain for magazine and book publishers, the exhibition reveals the extraordinary breadth of his work.