Photography
Art Central 2025 presents a special focus on Photographic media – including gallery presentations, onsite tours and talks programmes. The following eight galleries have been selected based on a significant showing of photography and image-based media.
AN INC.
Seoul
Established in 2009, AN INC. is a contemporary art gallery with a programme across diverse media that fosters cultural exchanges by promoting artists from different backgrounds, with notable strength in photography and media arts. The gallery presents works by Japanese artist Kazz Morishita (b. 1951, Aichi Prefecture), who gained recognition for creating photographic compositions that blend traditional techniques with modern technology, reflecting a deep connection with nature. Polish photographer Piotr Zbierski (b. 1987, Łódź) studied at the Polish National Film School, earning a Doctoral degree in 2021. He has since gained recognition for his unique approach, focusing on themes of emotion, memory, and the human experience.
Image: Kazz Morishita, Woljeonggyo Bridge, Gyeongju, Series of “The Kazz Moon,” 2019, Gelatin silver print exposed with Moonlight, 80 × 240 cm, edition 1 of 5. Courtesy of the artist and AN INC.
Art Bond NY
New York
Established in 2019, the gallery has been actively involved in showcasing curated exhibitions, often focusing on photography and political landscapes.
The gallery will present a solo booth by Shai Kremer, an Israeli photographer based in New York. Kremer is known for his austerely beautiful, medium- to large-format colour photographs that capture the marks of conflict and history on landscapes. His work often explores themes of destruction, reconstruction, and the complexities of modernity.
Image: Shai Kremer, W.T.C: Concrete Abstract #15, 2011-2013, archival pigment print, 101 x 134 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Art Bond NY
Avocado Art Lab
Taipei
Avocado Art Lab, established in 2014 as a full-service fine art printing and advisory agency for artists, expanded into contemporary art gallery operations in 2020. It now represents a diverse roster of internationally acclaimed artists, specialising in innovative art forms like contemporary photography, video art, new media, and mixed media. At Art Central 2025, the gallery will feature four artists: Chou Ching-Hui, a renowned Taiwanese photographer born in 1965, known for documentary and staged projects that explore social realities; Shen Chao-Liang, born in 1968 in Tainan, who explores Taiwan’s social landscapes and cultural identity through documentary-style photography; Lo Sheng-Wen, born in 1987 and based in the Netherlands, who examines relationships between non-humans and society using photography and installations; and Chung Mong-hong, a Taiwanese film director and cinematographer celebrated for his photographic practice. Each artist brings unique perspectives to the gallery’s showcase.
Image: Shen Chao Liang, SINGERS & STAGES – Stage #34 , 2008, Inkjet Print. Courtesy of the artist and Avocado Art Lab
Literati Artspace
Hong Kong
Literati Artspace is a platform that showcases contemporary Chinese art, including jewellery, mixed media and photography. Dickson Yewn is a multifaceted artist known for his jewellery design and photography. His photographic work is particularly notable for its monochrome techniques inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting and the platinum printing process from the 19th century, which he has more recently imitated using a smartphone. Often focusing on micro-observations of landscapes and historical sites in China, his photographs demonstrate a delicate scale of black-and-white tonality, appearing as if they are painted in ink.
Image: Dickson Yewn, existing…? , 1998, gelatin silver print. Courtesy of the artist and Literari Artspace
In The Gallery
Copenhagen, Palma de Mallorca
In The Gallery features three Danish artists, Jacob Gils, Lise Johansson, and Stephan Schnedler, whose works explore the intricate relationship between space and nature. Through photography, each artist offers a distinct perspective on the interplay between the organic and the constructed, the wild and the controlled. Their works challenge traditional perceptions of landscapes and environments, blurring the boundaries between reality and abstraction. By capturing moments of transformation and fluidity, they invite viewers to reflect on their connection to the spaces they inhabit and the natural elements that shape them. The exhibition encourages an immersive experience, prompting questions about how art can bridge the tangible and intangible realms of nature, memory, and human imagination.
Image: Jacob Gils, Palma #8, 2024, Archival print on Awagami paper, 150 x 100 cm.
Courtesy of the artist and In The Gallery
Meno Parkas Gallery
Kaunas
Meno Parkas Gallery, established in 1997, is a contemporary art institution in Kaunas, Lithuania. The gallery promotes Lithuanian art globally and showcases international artists. Remigijus Treigys, born in 1961 in Kaunas, is a Lithuanian photographer. He studied at the Klaipėda Department of Visual Design. Treigys is known for his distinctive style, which often captures old objects, urban landscapes, and natural elements, emphasising serenity and the passage of time through textured surfaces and symbolic imagery.
Image: Remigijus Treigys, Forbidden Street, 2023, toned silver geletani print, 28 x 51 cm, edition of 21. Courtesy of the artist and Meno Parkas Gallery
None Project C14 Gallery
Shanghai
As part of a group presentation, None Project C14 Gallery will showcase the photography of Fu Yu, a renowned Beijing-based photographer born in 1968. Fu Yu’s work is distinguished by its contemporary style, which delves into themes related to Chinese society and culture. His distinctive black and white landscapes still-life prints are notable for their unique perspective on the evolving cultural landscape of China. Through his photography, Fu Yu contributes to the vibrant scene of contemporary Chinese photography, which has been shaped by rapid urbanization and social change.
Image: Yu Fu, Chinese Peonies, 2019, gelatin silver print mounted to board, image, 19.5 x 22.4 cm. Courtesy of the artist and None Project C14 Gallery
see+ Gallery
Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu
see+ Gallery, located in Beijing’s 798 Art Zone, OCAT Shenzhen and Chengdu, has been a significant platform for showcasing international contemporary photography in China. The gallery presents a large showcase with a total of twelve participation artists. Notable are an impressive collection of works by the late Eikoh Hosoe, Japan’s pre-imminent post war photographer, including his most indelible image, Ordeal by Roses #32 (1961) shown in large format gelatin silver print.
Photographs by Fu Bailin, Gabriela Morawetz, Ivan Pinkava, Jerry Uelsmann, Kun Huang, Lu Yanpeng, Masahisa Fukase, Nobuyoshi Araki, Wang Juyan, Xiaoliang Huang, and Yan Ming complete the booth exhibit.
Image: Jerry Uelsmann, The Committee, 2002, gelatin silver print, 16 x 20”. Courtesy of see+ Gallery
