Unseen Amsterdam is one of the foremost platforms for contemporary photography, focusing on the forefront of that world, offering a path of up-and-coming talented artists to showcase their work.

Unseen Amsterdam Photo Fair

At Unseen the international community for photography comes together in Amsterdam to discuss, debate and evaluate where the art form is going and how it is evolving.

The year-round photography platform organises many physical events throughout the year, and Unseen Amsterdam is the signature event. Returning for the twelfth year at Westergasfabriek, the event achieves novel ways of engaging with photography.

Unseen Amsterdam programme 2024

The programme is extensive and multifaceted and consists of so many exhilarating strands.

Come to Unseen Photo Fair at Westergasfabriek

The main photography fair takes place in the Gashouder, the magnificent cylindrical-shaped hall. Here, there are exhibitions from 65 galleries from all over the world. This is the focal point that connects photographers, aspiring artists, curators and photography enthusiasts on a world-class level.

Here you can marvel at the ground-breaking masterpieces of exciting established and emerging artists and photographers. Many artists present their premieres at the fair.

Unseen Unbound

In the Transformatorhuis Hall, you can encounter around 10 large-scale, boundary-defying projects where photography crosses over into digital art, installations, performance art, sculpture, landscaper art, virtual reality and video art.

Meijburg Lounge

The Meijburg Lounge is situated in the Westerliefde, a beautiful space that features an exhibition of the shortlisted artists of the Meijburg Art Commission, a set up for informal artist talks and a bar. A lively spot that is used for the public to rest their legs for a bit, enjoy talks and presentations, and as a meeting point for the many patron groups that Unseen hosts.

Unseen Book Market

Over 60 independent and international book publishers offer their unique photography publications at the Unseen Book Market, many of which are a result of creatives experimenting with printed and bound formats. There will be impromptu book launches, book signings and discussions.

Buy your tickets to Unseen

Westergasfabriek is located in a beautiful park to the west of Amsterdam's central train station. It is easily accessible by public transport.

Tickets are now available on the Unseen website. Buy your tickets online in advance and plan your trip to Unseen at Westergasfabriek.