Project

Red Chinese seal with the words 'BLANK GALLERY' beneath it.

Blank Gallery (2023-2025)

Fan opened Blank Gallery in 2023 alongside with the expansion of MAILLOT into Haymarket Sydney. Blank Gallery was a dynamic creative space that prides itself as a gallery where art is not simply just an object to be observed, but an experience to be lived. Blank Gallery seeked to challenge the traditional notions of a gallery space taking the gallery scene off the pedestal that is on in Sydney and create a fully accessible creative hub. Blank Gallery was a hope to uplift an already limited accesibility art scene so that artists of all practices at all stages had a platform to share creatively.

Blank Gallery in its two years hosted 20 exhibitions, 8 live music performances, 7 workshops, 6 feasts, 5 film screenings, 4 brand activations, 3 networking events, and 1 museum.

A minimalist gallery space featuring a white wall with four large photographs and a wooden bench. The photos depict various scenes, including a person holding a burger, people standing outside a store, a cozy interior with plants, and a woman holding a dog. Natural light streams in, casting shadows on the floor.
Art gallery interior with photographs on the wall, a wooden bench, large windows, and a plant in the corner. Natural light casts shadows on the floor.

Exhibitions and Museums

  • In Motion exhibition in collaboration with MAILLOT (April 21 - May 08, 2023)

  • Sounds of Sumi (May 11 - May 29, 2023)

  • Rhythm Changes (June 08 - July 10, 2023)

  • Cedar House (July 21 - August 07, 2023)

  • Good Fortune (August 10 - September 04, 2023)

  • Subspace in collaborations with Kings Cross Track Club, Graverunners, AM:PM RC (September 14 - September 17)

  • Unknown, Untitled by Seiji Kawakami (October 05 - October 29)

  • ‘LANDMINDS’ Chronicles of Hidden Places by Sokquon Tran (November 09 - December 04, 2023)

  • From the Studio (December 28 - January 15, 2024)

  • Cosmic Neighbour, LNY 2024 annual exhibition (January 25 - February 26, 2024)

  • In Bloom (March 14 - April 08, 2024)

  • Buddies of Blank, a one Year Anniversary (April 20 - June 03, 2024)

  • The Paranormal Megaliths and Utz Richter, a parafiction by Babekuhl (July 04 -July 22, 2024)

  • Living Structures by Brad Eastman (August 01 - September 01, 2024)

  • The Way of Snow Peak, a collaborative exhibiton and Museum with Snow Peak Japan (September 13 - December 02, 2024)

  • CABAL vol.1 by Collider Studios (December 11 - December 17, 2024)

  • Colletto Bianco (December 20 -December 22)

  • Let’s Eat, LNY 2025 annual exhibition (January 16 - February 17, 2025)

  • Year of the Snake LNY 2025 in collaboration with Red Dragon (February 28 - March 02, 2025)

  • Fading Glow in collaboration with Neon Playground 2.0 (March 13 - April 07, 2025)

A crowded gallery space with people socializing and viewing art on white walls.
Crowded art gallery with people mingling and colorful posters on the wall.

Music Performances

  • In Motion exhibition Opening Night ceremony by Setwun and the Soulstranauts (April 20, 2023)

  • Sounds of Sumi Opening Night by Luna Quarters (May 11, 2023)

  • Rhythm Changes Opening Night ceremony by Setwun and the Soulstranauts (June 08, 2023)

  • SUBSPACE - After Party w/ Jonti from Stones Throw Records (September 17, 2023)

  • Beat Kitchen Records Radio at Blank Gallery (May 25, 2024)

  • A Night of Sound By Setwun and the Soulstranauts featuring, Glo Wav, INQ, Frazier Blue, CIARA and Froggi (June 02, 2024)

  • Closing Ceremony for The Paranormal Megaliths and Utz Richter w/ Phondupe, xmunashe and Jonti (July 25, 2024)

  • TORSO Album launch by Phodupe (September 05, 2024)

A musician playing a keyboard in a dimly lit room with a projection on the wall. Equipment and turntables are on a colorful rug.

Workshops

  • Live Bonsai care and pruning with Tildy’s Bonsai (July 29, 2023)

  • Candle Making workshop in collaboration with Provider Store (July 30, 2023)

  • Live Ikebana arrangements with Hiroko Prado (August 05, 2023)

  • SUBSPACE - Neck Pillow, Mental Fitness w/ Remind (September 15, 2023)

  • Botanical Dye Workshop by Gianna Hayes for In Bloom (April 07, 2024)

  • Tea Ceremony by Sophron Notes for In Bloom (April 07, 2024)

  • One Year anniversary artist Heat press with Chris Yee, Andy Yee, Won Kim and James Jirat Patradoon (June 01, 2024)

Group of people gathered around a table with flowers, plants, and art supplies in a dimly lit room.
A group of people seated around a table, listening to a woman speaking in a room with large windows and a brick wall background. The table has various cups, glasses, and bottles. There's an exit sign on the ceiling.

Notable Events

  • Haymarket Chamber of Commerce networking evening and panel talk (July 06, 2023)

  • SUBSPACE - Evening Shakeout Run w/ KXTC, Graverunners and AM:PM Run Club (September 15, 2023)

  • SUBSPACE - Flash Tattoos w/ Booger Tattoo (September 15 - September 16, 2023)

  • Impressed Records Company launch (November 01, 2023)

  • CASETIFY Andrew and Chris Yee LNY 2024 product launch (January 25, 2024)

  • Snow Peak custom titanium anodising (September 13 - December 02, 2024)

  • Haymarket Up Late with 4A Centre for Contemporary Art, Nasha Gallery and Passage Gallery (April 04, 2025)

Tattoo artist working on client's shoulder
Person looking at smartphone cases with artistic designs displayed on a wall.

Screenings

  • SUBSPACE - In Flight entertainment w/ On Running (September 16, 2023)

  • PUSH MEDIA - We’re From Outta Space, Korean-Australian Rap Group 1300 Documentary Premiere (December 07, 2023)

  • The Paranormal Megaliths and Utz Richter, a parafiction by Babekuhl (July 04 -July 22, 2024)

  • CABAL vol.1 by Collider Studios (December 11 - December 17, 2024)

  • The Way of Snow Peak 65 Year anniversary film (September 13 - December 02, 2024)

Group of diverse people attentively watching something off-camera indoors.

Feasts

  • SUBSPACE - Running on Empty, Breakfast w/ Longprawn and Soul of Chinatown (September 16, 2023)

  • Cosmic Neighbour closing ceremony - Yellow Belly Live powered by Thai Kee IGA (March 05, 2024)

  • Sweets by BBFLAMBE (May 25, 2024)

  • Dumplings and conversations with artist Brad Eastman (August 24, 2024)

  • Snow Peak festival - Picnic with DOMO39 (December 08, 2024)

  • LNY feast for Let’s Eat group exhibition by Jackie Yu, Cheyenne Bardos, Gayathiri Manoharan (February 16, 2025)

People using chopsticks to eat from a table filled with Asian dishes, including noodles, fruit, and tea cups. Several hands holding bowls and chopsticks are reaching towards the food.
People presenting various Asian snacks and treats on a table with colorful banners and decorations.