GAVIN GOODMAN

Gavin Goodman (b. 1982) is an award-winning commercial and fine art photographer. In 2021 he was named a Hasselblad Master in the Fine Art category and has spent the last 20 years passionately pursuing his craft as an image maker.

He began his career as a cinematographer in the film industry before transitioning to still photography and over the years he has gained a deep understanding of storytelling, lighting and composition. He has worked on many prestigious advertising campaigns with respected agencies worldwide.

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Gavin’s fine art photography is influenced by the traditional African culture that surrounded him throughout his upbringing. While drawing from African aesthetics, he reinterprets these influences through a modern, minimalist approach, defined by soft pastel tones, balanced compositions, and a refined, contemporary aesthetic.

Exhibitions:

2025 HEAT Winter Arts Festival with WORLDART

2025 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair New York with Filafriques  (Geneva)

2025 Investec Cape Town Art Fair

2024 Solo exhibition with Amani Gallery, Ivory Coast

2022 Group exhibition: ImageNation. Milan

2008 Solo exhibition with Joao Ferreira Gallery, Cape Town

Upcoming: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London, October 2025 & AKAA Art Fair, Paris, October 2025