Fair game: highlights from the inaugural edition of Photofairs in San Francisco

Bolstered by a roster of international galleries from 14 countries and 25 cities, the inaugural edition of Photofairs in San Francisco offered a deftly curated representation of the most exciting talents working in the medium globally. Including both emerging and established artists, the three-day event paid homage to the Bay Area's rich photographic tradition. Here are our favourites from the fair...

The Garden No.19, by Aki Lumi, 2014


(Image credit: © The artist. Courtesy of Vangurad Gallery)

The Garden No.19, by Aki Lumi, 2014. © The artist. Courtesy of Vangurad Gallery (Shanghai)

Boomoon Skogar, 2015


(Image credit: © The artist. Courtesy of Flowers Gallery)

#5594, by Boomoon Skogar, 2015. © The artist. Courtesy of Flowers Gallery (London and New York)

Wrestling Boys At The Baltic Sea, Germany


(Image credit: © The artist. Courtesy of Magnam Photos)

Wrestling Boys At The Baltic Sea, Germany, by Herbert List, 1933. © The artist. Courtesy of Magnam Photos (London, Paris and New York)

In The Jiayuguan China No 2


(Image credit: © The artists. Courtesy of Three Shadows +3 Gallery)

In The Jiayuguan China No 2, by Rongrong & Inri, 2000. © The artists. Courtesy of Three Shadows +3 Gallery (Beijing and Xiamen)

Todd Hido Untitled 2027 B 1997


(Image credit: Todd Hido)

Untitled 2027, by Todd Hido. © The artist. Courtesy of Casemore-Kirkeby (San Francisco)

Carmen Red Daly City California


(Image credit: Jeff Brouws)

Carmen Red Daly City California, by Jeff Brouws, 1991. © The artist. Courtesy of Robert Koch Gallery (San Francisco)

Julie Cockburn Troublemaker 2015


(Image credit: julie Cockburn)

Troublemaker, by Julie Cockburn, 2015. © The artist. Courtesy of Flowers Gallery (London and New York), as seen at Photofairs’ Insight Exhibition