Ralph Kerle Returns to Manly with a New Flagship Gallery at 36‑38 Sydney Road
Manly, NSW – Internationally acclaimed fine‑art photographer Ralph Kerle is coming home—literally—by opening a sophisticated new gallery at 36‑38 Sydney Road, Manly, only metres from the beaches and waterways that inspire the majority of his work. The move follows a successful tenure in the former Billabong store on The Corso; the fresh location offers a more refined, purpose‑built space that aligns with Manly’s evolving cultural scene and growing appetite for premium art experiences.
Local Waters, Global Reach
Kerle’s signature imagery—captured while kayaking the sheltered waters of Middle Harbour, Fairlight and Manly Cove—has been exhibited from Palm Beach, Florida to the Rothko Museum in Latvia. Now, his latest series of large‑scale water‑reflection photographs returns to the very shoreline that birthed them, inviting visitors to witness how Sydney’s coastal beauty can resonate on a world stage.
A Decade of Impact & Well‑Being
Over the past ten years, Ralph Kerle has:
Presented 15 solo exhibitions on three continents.
Selected as one 4 global artists to exhibit in the 10th Anniversary of the Rothko Museum, Latvia
Recognized as one of 42 Emerging Young Artists in Berlin Art Week
Commissioned by the Rotal Australian Navy to create a major exhibition for the Australian National Maritime Museum
Collaborated with Australians’ leading eye health specialists raising awareness of eye health and tissue donation showing his immersive artworks lower stress and foster mindfulness in clinical and community settings.
“Living with art is living with calm,” says Kerle. “The rhythms of water reflections remind us to slow down, breathe and find balance—something city dwellers and tourists alike can benefit from.”
What to Expect
Opening Reception: Friday, 22 August 2025, 6 pm – drinks & light entertainment.
Gallery Hours: 10 am – 5 pm (Mon–Sat), 11 am – 4 pm (Sun).
Well‑Being Programs: (Coming Up) Creative photographic skills programmes based on “Mindful Viewing” sessions
Collection Highlights: New limited‑edition prints exploring the play of dawn light across Middle Harbour, alongside international works first unveiled at the Rothko Museum and Louis Vuitton commissions.
