THE JURY

Kelly Sidley is Head of Department for Bonhams Photographs in New York. She oversees a diverse schedule of live and online auctions, with a growing emphasis on contemporary photography. She also advises institutions, private collectors and estates on executing their individual goals, from smartly growing their photography collections to strategically streamlining their holdings. Before joining Bonhams, Kelly was Specialist and Head of Sale for Photographs at Sotheby's New York. There, she executed their New York-based auctions while also completing a robust volume of insurance, fair market value, and estate appraisals each year. From 2006-19, Kelly held curatorial and educational positions at The Museum of Modern Art, where she assisted with numerous exhibitions, including Out of Time: Contemporary Art from the Collection (2006-2007); Comic Abstraction: Image-Breaking, Image-Making (2007); Aernout Mik (2009), Inbox: Hans-Peter Feldmann (2017); and Louise Lawler: WHY PICTURES NOW (2017). She has written and lectured broadly on modern and contemporary art and served on photography juries and review panels. Her diverse network spans the museum, gallery, academic and auction worlds. She is a USPAP-certified appraiser, an Associate Member of the Appraisers Association of America and a member of ArtTable.

Jess Baxter is Assistant Curator of International Art at Tate Modern, where she is part of Tate's Photography Acquisitions Committee. As one of the British Art Network's Emerging Curators for 2023, she worked on the exhibition A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography, and has curated displays of Deana Lawson, Joel Meyerowitz and Francesca Woodman. Publications include Lieko Shiga (2023) and an upcoming book on medieval and contemporary art practices (2024). Recently opened Tate's Leigh Bowery show 2025.

Anabel Wold joined Sotheby's Photographs in 2024. Ms. Wold brings extensive knowledge of Contemporary Photography and experience in the art world, having held positions in galleries, artist studios, and auction houses since 2010. As Specialist, her role encompasses business getting, research, cataloguing, preparing auction estimates, in addition to all manner of appraisals. Prior to Sotheby's, Ms. Wold was the Associate Director at 303 Gallery, New York, and later joined Artnet as Photographs Specialist where she was immersed in the digital marketplace. Dynamically involved with 303 Gallery's program from 2012 to 2021, she worked closely with such artists as Stephen Shore and Dan Graham, while facilitating acquisitions and exhibitions with various museums, public institutions, and private collections. Prior to 303 Gallery, her career in the arts began with roles at Taryn Simon Projects, Gagosian Gallery, and Christie's. She has been featured as a panelist on collecting photography and has published interviews online. Ms. Wold holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with a minor in Business Studies from New York University.

Hales opened in 1992 as a contemporary art space in Deptford, South London. In 2004 the gallery moved to the Tea Building, a dynamic and creative hub in London's East End on the border of Shoreditch and the business district. In February 2016 Hales opened a by-appointment office and viewing room in New York's Lower East side district, which as of September 2017 became the 'Hales Project Room', a space dedicated to hosting focused exhibitions that highlight specific artist projects and dialogues. In October 2018, Hales opened a primary New York location in Chelsea, Manhattan - continuing the gallery's meaningful commitment to North America. Complementing the gallery's presence in London, Hales New York is committed to offering its international roster of artists a greater platform to showcase their work, as well as welcoming new figures to the programme. Hales regularly places its artists' works in the collections of the world's most significant private and public collections and works closely with respected curators in doing this. Some examples of the museum collections which have acquired works by Hales artists include Tate, London; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; The Whitney Museum of American Art, NY; Museum of Modern Art, NY; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; and the Brooklyn Museum, NY. Hales is a founding member of the The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD) and a member of the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA).

Galerie EIGEN + ART, founded in 1983 in the former GDR, was in its initial years an illegal meeting place, where early exhibitions with later well-known artists such as Carsten Nicolai, Neo Rauch and Olaf Nicolai were shown. Today it is still the only internationally active gallery from former East Germany. A gallery for contemporary art with locations in Berlin and Leipzig and currently represents more than 37 international artists from different generations. The gallery is an artists' gallery that supports the represented artists from the beginning of their careers and accompanies them permanently. This creates a network between the generations of artists and the gallery, which underlines the distinctive presence of the gallery. With the founding of the EIGEN + ART LAB in 2012, an additional space was deliberately created to give the next generation of artists, theorists and performers the opportunity to realize projects in a gallery and exhibition context. The gallery strives to constantly forge new relationships and integrate new positions into the program. The idea of LAB has been extended to the international space, with the gallery actively working on site with young artists around the globe. The opening of pop up galleries underlines the gallery's intention to operate in both local and global contexts. Over the past twenty years, the gallery has grown steadily, and its program has expanded by integrating different generations of artists. Still it has always managed to maintain a balance between resident and international artists. Galerie EIGEN + ART is focused on the mediation of the artists' work currently in process and is thus almost exclusively active on the primary market.

With over 20 years of experience in the European and Asian art markets, Isaure de Viel Castel is a renowned specialist in Modern and Contemporary Art. After starting her career at Galerie Cazeau-Béraudière, she continued at Sotheby's, first in New York and then in Paris, working in the Impressionist and Modern and Contemporary Art departments. In 2013, she moved to Hong Kong to support the growth of the Western Art market, where she organized sales of Modern & Contemporary Art and Design, while maintaining strong links with the European market. In 2018, she joined Phillips Hong Kong, where she played a central role in the auction house’s development in Asia and drove a significant increase in sales among the younger generation of collectors. Her arrival as Head of the 20th century departments, and her appointment as Vice President, contribute to Artcurial's ambition to expand its presence on international markets.

Paul Meates builds creative teams and turns ideas into narratives, guiding creativity from inception to completion. Prior to his current role, Paul spent 10 years at Droga5 NY - twice named Agency of the Decade during that time - and 3 years at Clemenger BBDO, where he added over 50 international awards to the shelves of one of Australia’s most iconic agencies. His work has been exhibited at the High Museum in Atlanta, accepted into the MoMA archives in New York, and tweeted by Barack Obama (back when tweets were a thing). In addition, Paul co-founded The Great Brain Cell Sacrifice, a company that donated a book for every bottle of wine sold. With three critically acclaimed wines, the company donated enough books to fill seven libraries in America’s most underfunded schools.

Project 14C is an incubator style residential community for 150 emerging artists of all creative disciplines, occupying 125,000 square feet in the heart of Jersey City's Powerhouse Arts District we offer subsidized live/work communal spaces for a 12-month periods and provide mentoring and networking opportunities. Diana Burroughs is Executive Director of Artist Residency at Project 14C. After graduating with a degree in history from the University of Wisconsin Ms. Burroughs spent two years in Egypt, where she taught in a private elementary school and successfully competed in the equestrian world (she won best dressage rider in Egypt), she returned to New York. There she worked at the American-Arab Association for Commerce and Industry. Ms. Burroughs returned to school and got her MA and PhD in Near Eastern Studies (China's relations with the Arab world) at Princeton. She worked for a number of years in the art world, where she was president of Jason McCoy Inc., a contemporary art gallery. In the mid-90s she left the art world and became involved in education, first as co-founder and executive director of PENCIL, then as Manhattan Deputy to the Chancellor of the Board of Education, and finally as the co-founder and executive director of TeachersCount. She returned to the art world in 2010 and was one of two senior directors at Marlborough Gallery in New York thereafter Art Consulting at Jason McCoy Gallery, New York and currently ED of Artist Residency at Project 14C.

The MUDEC - Museum of Cultures is a large exhibition space located in the historic Porta Genova district, in the heart of Tortona, Milan. Inaugurated in 2015 from an industrial archaeology recovery operation of the former Ansaldo steelworks. The MUDEC was designed by the British architect David Chipperfield. The museum has a surface area of 17,000 m2, and a collection of over 7,000 pieces including works of art, everyday objects, fabrics and musical instruments from all continents around the world: it is the ethno-anthropological heritage of the Municipality of Milan, composed mainly from collections from the Far East, Africa and pre-Columbian America , from the first centuries BC to the twentieth century. In addition to the permanent collection, MUDEC hosts exhibitions and temporary exhibitions , as well as multiple cultural and service offerings: an auditorium with 300 seats for events and conferences.

Since its opening in 1994, Taka Ishii Gallery has continued to maintain and develop an exhibition program based on the goals of introducing international contemporary artists within Japan and acting as an international platform for emerging Japanese artists as well as contemporary masters. While the gallery aesthetic is rooted in the photographic, the program is contemporary and represented artists work in a variety of media. A yearly exhibition program of eight solo and/or group exhibitions is supplemented by the publication of catalogs and artists’ books, with an emphasis on the promotion of emerging Japanese artists. In addition to the primary exhibition space at complex665 in Roppongi, opened in 2011 Taka Ishii Gallery Photography / Film focuses on historical exhibitions of pre and postwar Japanese photography and film work. In 2023, branches in Kyoto and Maebashi have opened, developing collaborative projects with artists based in and outside of Japan. In November 2024 the gallery opened a new exhibition space in Kyobashi, Tokyo.

Founded by gallerist Nina Hama in Amsterdam in 2020 - Hama Gallery is a space where art and people meet without boundaries. We aim to make art more accessible by inviting art lovers, collectors, and professionals into a space where contemporary artists are given the stage. Whether it is a grand opening, events in our garden, or just a casual visit, there is always something to discover. We curate exhibitions with the intention of creating a space where conversations around art unfold organically. As we continue our journey, we remain dedicated to amplifying the voices of both emerging and established artists in the Netherlands and beyond. An exciting new step in this journey is the gallery's expansion to Ibiza. Our space on the island embraces its warm energy, creating a blend of art, design, culture and the natural beauty of its surroundings. As part of this expansion, we're also introducing Hama Gallery Café in Ibiza. Wherever we are, our mission remains unchanged: to bridge worlds and create a deeper but accessible appreciation for art. Whether at Hama Gallery Ibiza, during an exhibition opening in Amsterdam, at an art fair or online, we continue to encourage our community to explore and be part of the conversation.

Lindsey Sharman has been the Curator of the Art Gallery of Alberta since 2018. She has studied Art History and Curating in Canada, England, Switzerland and Austria, earning degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of the Arts, Zurich. From 2012-2018 she was the first curator of the Founders Gallery at the Military Museums in Calgary, an academic appointment through the University of Calgary. She edited the publication The Writing on the Wall with the University of Calgary Press and has contributed to Galleries West Magazine, n.paradoxa, and most recently her essay The Scent of Death was published in C Magazine. Her primary area of interest is sensorial art experiences. Curatorial projects of note include TRENCH, a durational performance by Adrian Stimson; the nationally touring retrospective The Writing on the Wall: Works of Dr. Joane Cardinal Schubert; Pay de Devil Brang Brang Pay de Devil, an exhibition by Curtis Santiago; ROYGBIV with Shoplifter, Kapwani Kiwanga, Anri Sala, and Rodney LaTourelle and Louise Witthoft; Dance Party with artists Phil Collins, Brendan Fernandes, Jeffrey Gibson, Cindy Mochizuki, Adrian Piper, Jeremy Shaw, Barbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca; and the award-winning exhibition, Scents of Movement, Scents of Place. Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the Art Gallery of Alberta is a vibrant hub for visual arts. For 100 years, the AGA has celebrated creativity and cultural exchange, showcasing the rich tapestry of Alberta's artistic talent alongside ground-breaking international exhibitions.

GSA Gallery (previously named Galleri Andersson/Sandstrom) was founded in 1980 and is today owned and operated by Stefan Andersson. The gallery focuses on international contemporary art and represents both well-established names and young emerging artists. Since 1994, the gallery has worked together with real estate company Balticgruppen in Umea to arrange one of Europe's most important sculpture parks, Umedalens Skulpturpark. In 2016 we initiated a project together with the Royal Djurgarden Administration where we, during summer of 2016-2018, presented solo exhibitions at Djurgarden in Stockholm with artist Tony Cragg followed by Eva Hild and Jaume Plensa. The gallery has a unique and diverse exhibition programme in Stockholm and participates in a number of international art fairs.

Since 2005, has endeavored to promote the work of artists from different regions of the world, both emerging and confirmed. Their artistic practices touch on painting, photography, sculpture, design and electronic arts. Committed to developing a demonstration and visibility platform for them in gallery spaces in Paris as well as at several international contemporary art fairs. An artist residency in Miami, set up in 2019, then the opening of a new Parisian space in 2021 and an office in London in 2022 are part of this desire to encourage exchanges and support the contemporary creation. The gallery is a member of the Professional Committee of Art Galleries (France).

Gabriel S. R. Muller is founder and owner of Kunstbroker. The company handles fine photographs and rare books. Gabriel began his career in the world of art and antiques trading over 17 years ago at the internationally renowned auction house Koller Auctions Ltd. As head of the photography department and specialist for books, manuscripts and autographs, he actively supervised more than 60 auctions. Gabriel participates regularly at international art and book fairs. The trained art historian with a focus on photography has a broad and technically profound knowledge thanks to over 20 years of studying of the history, techniques and processes of the medium.

Toru Fujii is Executive Creative Director and has more than 25 years of experience in the advertising industry. His guiding principle is simple: "Ideas are more effective when they are relevant to society. Great campaigns propose fine ways of living in the context of the times." Gaining countless awards inside and out of Japan, Toru has been also serving on juries for major global creative competitions such as Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, New York Festivals, ADFEST, AD STARS, Middle East and North Africa Cristal Festival.

1851.gallery focuses on analog production in today's world, where digital art production techniques have increased significantly. Featuring prominently the works of photographers using historical and handmade techniques, the gallery is partners with 1851.studio, where Kerim Suner has been carrying his artistic and scientific work in this field since 2016.Coming from a family that has established one of Turkey's earliest art galleries Galeri Lebriz, and having founded Turkey's first art portal lebriz.com, Kerim Suner brings his years of knowledge and experience to a new level with 1851.gallery.

The ARTFACTORY CLUB is a contemporary art gallery in Austria and was established in 2014. It is dedicated to the promotion of Avant-Garde Art of contemporary European artists, providing original fine art to established and emerging collectors. The ARTFACTORY CLUB is specialized in the world-famous artists Gerhard Richter, Franz Gertsch and Helmut Ditsch. Their works stand out for the high quality and impressive power they perform on the viewer. An important characteristic of the ARTFACTORY CLUB is the realisation of exhibitions at public spaces with free entry to provide art to all interested people, regardless of their social background. Therefore the art gallery organized the Gira Nacional in cooperation with Helmut Ditsch in 2014, an exhibition tour which the Argentinian artist originally started in 2010 in his home country. During the tour his paintings were shown in several cities in the interior of Argentina with hundreds of thousands of visitors. After a successful first year the ARTFACTORY CLUB decided to open a second branch in Vaduz, Liechtenstein in 2015. In 2016 the ARTFACTORY CLUB started exhibiting at international art fairs.

David Clarke has been a fine art photography professional for over 30 years. Head of Photography for the Tate Gallery from 1994 to 2014, he oversaw management of 11 staff at 5 Tate sites and the implementation of his main objective, to digitize and publish all works of art in the Tate Collection. The Collection consists of over 90,000 paintings, sculptures and works on paper. David was also ultimately responsible for all photography carried out at Tate, including scientific, press, promotion and the image management systems which make the images accessible to staff and public alike. Mr Clarke's personal work has been exhibited at galleries and museums from London to Beijing. He is also a founding member for the Association for Historical and Fine Art Photography which is an international membership organization founded to support and promote fine art photography.

Conrad Hechter studied film-making and photography in Sydney where he ran a school for foreign students and revelled in the exceptional light quality of Terra Australis. Moving to USA Conrad worked as Gallery Director at Michael Shapiro Gallery, San Francisco and David Aden Gallery in Santa Monica. He was the Business Director of FotoFactory Press and helped curate numerous catalogues and shows. He was correspondent for Studio Magazines (Black + White and Blue) and is currently based at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Bernardino Castro is Director of the Portuguese Center of Photography (CPF). A visiting professor at the Universidade Portucalense in the Specialization Course in Documentary Sciences; Senior Archival Technician at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto and on the General Archive of the Porto City Council. Author and collaborator in communications and publications in the areas of archiving and photography, Mr. Castro also guests as a Jury member in various photography programs and competitions. The Portuguese Photography Center aims to ensure the valorisation, conservation and legal protection of photographic heritage by supporting policy-making, archival technical treatment and promoting access to photographic information for the benefit of present and future generations as a source knowledge for cultural, social and economic development.

Paola Anselmi is a Perth-based curator, arts writer and consultant. The City of Perth Arts & Cultural Development Coordinator from 2009-2014, Paola is a contributor to Australian arts publications such as Object, Artlink, Eyeline and Broadsheet and Scoop magazines. She has held curatorial and research roles at the Art Gallery of WA, Royal Perth Hospital Art Collection, Centre for Contemporary Art, Luigi Pecci, Prato, and undertaken numerous public and private collection development projects, as well having an established public art coordination practice, developing major projects locally and regionally throughout Western Australia.

Co-founded by Calvin Hui and Mark Peaker, 3812 Gallery is a dynamic art space with locations in Hong Kong and London. In 2025, the London gallery relocated to a new and exciting destination, The Whiteley. 3812 represents both modern and contemporary Chinese artists, such as Hsiao Chin, a major post-war painter whose works can be found in prestigious institutions like M+ in Hong Kong and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; and Ma Desheng, an internationally renowned Chinese artist based in Paris, who had a solo exhibition at Centre Pompidou in 2022. His works are collected by international institutions including Centre Pompidou, the British Museum, and M+ Museum. 3812 also highlights the significance of ink art, including the works of Raymond Fung from Hong Kong, whose works can be found in notable collections such as The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The gallery also represents Liu Guofu, a meticulous painter based in Nanjing, whose works are collected by Macau's MGM Chairman's Collection and the Shanghai Art Museum. 3812 continuously expands its artistic vision by working with contemporary artists from diverse genres. This includes celebrated Beijing-based artist Zhao Zhao, recipient of the Artist of the Year Award of Art China (AAC) in 2019, as well as the captivating porcelain creations of Li Hongwei, which have been collected by over 30 prominent institutions including the Art Institute of Chicago and the British Museum, among others.

D Lan Galleries was founded in Melbourne in 2016 by D’Lan Davidson, a leading international Australian First Nations art consultant and dealer with over 20 years of industry experience. The gallery opened its first public exhibition space in 2021 and since then, has undergone significant expansion, opening gallery spaces in New York and Sydney in 2023 and 2024, participating at international art fairs, and collaborating with other galleries such as Gagosian and Pace. With a mission to raise awareness of and appreciation for Australian First Nations art internationally, the gallery presents a programme of exhibitions, educational talks and events that celebrate and promote the rich art and culture of the country’s first peoples. The gallery is committed to maintaining strict ethical standards, to supporting and undertaking scholarship to advance the understanding of Indigenous art and culture, and to promoting further education and appreciation through its public programs. The gallery contributes 30% of its net profits back to artists, artist projects and their communities.

Andy Ilwoo Huh is the Associate Director at The Page Gallery in Seoul, playing a key role in the gallery's recent international expansion into events like TEFAF Maastricht and TEFAF New York. The Page Gallery was founded in 2011 and is a leading private contemporary art institution, acting as a major bridge between Korean contemporary artists (such as the Dansaekhwa movement) and the international art scene.