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UNSEEN AMSTERDAM
Westergas, 19-22 September 2024
Unseen is an art fair dedicated to the latest developments in contemporary photography.
The world of photography is developing at lightning speed. Contemporary photography offers unexpected perspectives and stems from different backgrounds. We see photographers making use of the medium in innovative, intelligent, inspiring and provocative ways.
Unseen connects the new with the established and the established with the new, creating a platform that has become an important insight into the latest developments and directions the medium of photography is taking
Amongst its 65 exhibitors are established international photography and contemporary art galleries, as well as young up and coming initiatives. The fair makes no distinction between galleries in those categories, an approach that is underlined by its iconic circular design.
We are excited to show the work of Ellen Dahl at this year’s Unseen Amsterdam!
THIS IS NO FANTASY Melbourne
MAMA National Photography Prize 2024
Winner announced
Selected from 12 finalists by judge Nici Cumpston OAM, Ellen Dahl’s winning work Four Days Before Winter is part of the ongoing project Field Notes from the Edge exploring the peripheral Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard – one of the fastest warming places on earth. The four part work presents close up details of collapsing terrain due to melting permafrost as a result of ongoing coal mining in the region. The series not only brings into question the devastating effects of climate change, but also considers photography’s intrinsic involvement in how we see and feel about the world around us. Originally from arctic Norway, Ellen Dahl now lives on Gadigal Land, Sydney.
Established in 1983, the National Photography Prize is Australia's longest running acquisitive photographic award and offers a unique opportunity to consider the vital role of photography in contemporary art in Australia. The biennial award showcases the work of leading and emerging artists from across the country who are pushing the boundaries of the photographic medium, and challenging existing languages and techniques.