THE FAIR
In 2015, we organized the first edition of Haute Photographie in Rotterdam. On the Wilhelminakade, right next to the Nederlands Fotomuseum, we created a five-day event with the atmosphere and presence of a museum. Instead of standard fair booths, each photographer was given a five-meter-wide wall to present their unique signature style. This marked a radical shift in the art fair model: the focus moved from the gallery to the artist, placing the photographer and their vision at the very center.
The concept quickly evolved and gained popularity. We relocated to a new space in Rotterdam’s creative M4H district and eventually expanded to Amsterdam. In September 2022, we opened the first Haute Photographie Amsterdam, right on Museumplein. Today, we organize two editions every year: in Rotterdam during the winter, as part of Rotterdam Art Week, and in September in Amsterdam. In 2025, the Amsterdam edition was given a new name: The Hungry Eye Fair.
While both cities share the same DNA of creating a museum-like art fair, each edition has developed its own character. In Rotterdam, the focus lies on discovering and presenting new photographic talent, offering a platform for emerging voices to connect with collectors, galleries, and the wider public. In Amsterdam, the approach is edgier and more experimental, emphasizing innovation in both the medium and technique. Here, visitors encounter bold, boundary-pushing works that question and expand the possibilities of photography today.
The Hungry Eye Fair is a boutique art fair with the allure of a museum, fully dedicated to fine art photography. Photography is presented through three temporal lenses: the past (vintage), the present (contemporary), and the future (emerging talent).
More than just an exhibition, the fair creates a total experience. Visitors can enjoy a curated photography book market and a restaurant alongside the exhibitions. The program offers a rich selection of world-class international photography, while also shining a spotlight on promising new voices in the field.
Each edition transforms industrial spaces in Amsterdam’s vibrant North and Rotterdam’s harbor area into a temporary museum. The Hungry Eye Fair runs for five days, opening on Wednesday with an invite-only preview before welcoming the wider public. Designed for both seasoned collectors and curious enthusiasts, it offers an immersive, inspiring journey through the art of photography.
ART & FOOD
Together with our catering partner, Hungry Eye Fair will take the fair restaurant to a new level.
Our guests can expect gastronomic level cuisine, as well as small bites and drinks, to take make their visit to the fair a complete experience.
CONTACT
Roy Kahmann | Founder/Owner/Head curator - email: info@hungryeyegroup.com
Anna Savoaia | Organization - email: anna@hungryeyegroup.com
Derk Munnik | Head of logistics - email: finance@hungryeyegroup.com
Lindy Hering | Client relations - email: lindy@hungryeyegroup.com
Linda Zhengova | Publishers/Books - email: info@hungryeyebook.com
Luca Liz Kahmann | Content Marketer - email: info@hungryeyegroup.com
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Roy Kahmann — Founder & Director — Hungry Eye Group
Roy Kahmann, born in Amsterdam in 1959, is a designer‑turned‑collector, curator, publisher and photography entrepreneur who has placed Dutch and European photography on the global stage. He launched Kahmann Gallery in late 2004, originally focused on vintage Dutch photography and now showcasing both national and international emerging and established photographers. In May 2025, Kahmann Gallery rebranded and joined his wider Hungry Eye Group, unifying his ventures under one umbrella, including the newly named Hungry Eye Fair (replacing Haute Photographie).
The Hungry Eye Gallery
Originally Kahmann Gallery, the Hungry Eye Gallery was founded in 2004 by Kahmann. It now operates both gallery spaces and pop‑ups across Amsterdam, Rotterdam (2021),Paris (2024) and Berlin (2023), blending vintage, contemporary, and international photographic works. It also coaches new talent through the Hungry Eye Gallery LAB.
GUP Magazine
Also founded in 2005, is GUP Magazine (Guide to Unique Photography) a quarterly international publication dedicated to photographic artistry and emerging talent. It’s become a key platform for photographers seeking global exposure and is respected in galleries and institutions worldwide. GUP Magazine is now mainly operating online through the website and the social media channels.
Fresh Eyes & Talent Books
Starting in 2011 (GUP NEW Talent books) and continuing with later editions like Fresh Eyes (launched 2019), Kahmann publishes curated photography books spotlighting top emerging talent from (first) the Netherlands and later Europe/worldwide. Each edition features up to 100 selected photographers, offering them exhibition exposure and industry access.
Haute Photographie & The Hungry Eye Fair
Haute Photographie is a curated, museum‑style photography fair. Launched in 2015 in Rotterdam. In September 2025 it officially becomes the Hungry Eye Fair in Amsterdam. Still offering a high‑end, immersive experience combining exhibitions, talks, and a bookstore, now unified under the Hungry Eye Group brand.
Artibooks
Since 2016, Kahmann has also directed Artibooks.com, an online bookstore and publishing platform for photography books, including his curated “talent books” and fine art editions that accompany Fresh Eyes and other projects.
In Summary
Roy Kahmann’s Hungry Eye Group is built around a vision: to identify, nurture and promote photographic talent through multiple eras of his career. His integrated ecosystem, GUP Magazine, curated Talent Books like Fresh Eyes, the Hungry Eye Gallery, and experiential platforms like the Hungry Eye Fair and Artibooks, constitutes a full-spectrum platform for emerging and established photographic voices.