Gyotaku at Sydney Fish Markets - FREE EVENT

Join us for an exciting Gyotaku experience! 🌟 Watch chef and printmaker Ben Devlin bring the traditional 19th-century Japanese art of fish printing to life using local seafood from the market. 🐟✨

Ben will create a stunning large-scale ocean scene throughout the day, demonstrating how Gyotaku intertwines art, sustainable seafood, and culinary creativity.

Don’t miss your chance to get involved! Ask Ben questions as he works and try your own hand at ink-printing with shells to take a unique print home. 🖋️📄

More About Seafood Extender 🌊🍴

This event is part of the "Seafood Extender" program, showcasing live art performances at the new Sydney Fish Market from May to October 2026. Blending water, seasonality, and place, “Seafood Extender” transforms the market into a vibrant space for connection, culture, and exchange. This program is curated by Cultural Capital, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, and commissioned by NSW Placemaking.

👉 Learn more here!