COUNTDOWN TO PHOTO LONDON: MATT SMITH
We are excited to participate in @photolondonfair – opening TOMORROW – where our Polaroid exhibition will feature work by @instant_surf , a Cornwall-based artist whose poetic photographs celebrate surf culture and the sea.
In his own words, “The ‘One Day in Malibu’ series was shot in October 2024. I was lucky enough to spend a day at the iconic venue, surfing, soaking it all in and capturing some of the comings and goings from the day at one of the most interesting surf spots there is.”
Find us in the Discovery section of the fair on the mezzanine level, stand J17.
#PhotoLondon #InstantSurf #contemporaryart
We are excited to be participating in Photo London art fair next month, presenting a second edition of Polaroid-only group exhibition ‘ANTIDOTE’ curated by our co-director Cyrus Mahboubian.
Our large booth at the fair will feature unique instant-analogue photography by a vibrant, multigenerational group of artist using the medium in original and compelling ways:
Roger Ballen
Maryam Eisler
Charles Johnstone
Cyrus Mahboubian
Alexei Riboud
Sara Sahores
Matt Smith
Find us in the Discovery section on the mezzanine level.
***PLEASE NOTE our stand number has been changed to J17***
@photolondonfair
#PhotoLondon #PhotoLondon2026 #contemporaryart #fineartphotography
Perran sands, on the speed graphic and expired type 54.
Another from the archives until I get some of the huge scanning pile done.
#cornwall
#surf
#dunes
#surfer
Forgot to post anything for ages.
Another @smoothmoverssurf from a few years back.
I can't remember this gents name so please tag him for me if you know him.
Shot on the speed graphics and expired Polaroid 559.
Another step back to an old Time Zero shot. This film really was incredible.
Cover of the Pryme Magazine photo annual back in the day.
Last 10 calendars left - link in bio!
#surf #longboard #timezero
Polaroid type 54 shot on a speed graphic many years ago.
I still have a few calendars left if anyone wants one for Christmas gifts - full of images like this!
#surf #type54 #summer
My good friend and superb artist @handsforfeet last summer in Cornwall.
For those that went to the Fantastic Four Foamy shootout, Ali designed the shirts.
Hand illustrated surfboard.
Shot on the #deardorff 8x10 and @polaroid 8x10 film.
#largeformat #portrait #surfer
My calendar for 2026.
Use it to record surfs, events or anything else.
12 polaroid surf images from Cornwall to Malibu and beyond.
Designed by the superb @dbtdesign and printed at @monkeypuzzleart in Cornwall.
Selling fast, link in bio or drop me a DM.
#polaroid #calendar #instantsurf
Cornwall-based photographer Matt Smith is known for his distinctive Polaroid imagery capturing the rugged beauty of Cornwall’s landscapes, coastlines and surf culture. His quietly poetic compositions celebrate three enduring themes — surf, family and exploration, each image imbued with a sense of nostalgia and atmosphere.
Working with vintage cameras and expired film, Matt has spent over a decade refining his craft. His focus on natural light and texture lends each photograph a tactile, timeless quality, drawing viewers into a world where land, sea and memory intertwine.
CIRCLE are showing a selection of large-scale archival pigment prints, each an edition of 5. Available unframed or framed, on view in the gallery and online.
Enquiries [email protected]
#CIRCLE
