Raw Formation: Gold Series by Marija Ivkovic

Raw Formation: Gold Series is Marija Ivkovic’s first solo exhibition. The series was captured in the South Island of New Zealand and the majority of shots took place from a helicopter 3,000m above sea level. Facets of each image have been intricately hand cut to reveal 23-carat ducate double gold leaf from within.

© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic

Through photography, Ivkovic wanted to capture the rarest views of our environment and expose the natural, untouched and raw beauty our world provides. The gold leaf represents an underlying layer of rare value, exposing just how fragile and precious our planet truly is.

© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic

The exhibition will include 12 one-off pieces. The pieces being exhibited are 1300mm x 900mm digital photographic prints on archival Museo Portfolio Rag and have been intricately hand cut in various sections and shapes to reveal 23-carat gold leaf applied underneath.

© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic
© Marija Ivkovic

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February

Brisbane: Until 13 July 2025. Amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954) extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered only recently. This exhibition is curated by seven Brisbane photographers.

Perth: Until 18 May 2025. Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40-years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023.

Sydney: Until 31 Dec 2025. PIX, Australia’s first pictorial news weekly, is brought to life in this exhibition, showcasing its archived images and stories for the very first time.

Sydney: Until 30 June. The photographs in Max Dupain: Student Life were taken at the University of Sydney in the early 1950s, a period of rapid change marked by the politics of the Cold War.

Melbourne: Until 26 April 2025. The exhibition features 52 works from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection of dance legends and reflects the freedom and joy of dance and its power to connect.

Sydney: Until 27 April 2025. Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition. Featuring 118 extraordinary images, this exhibition explores the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our oceans.

Canberra: 27 Feb until 20 July 2025. The National Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

March

Melbourne: 1 March – 25 May 2025. Featuring the work of approximately 60 artists, The Basement brings to light rare vintage prints from the 1960s – 1980s, from students and teachers of the College’s Diploma of Art & Design (Photography).

Perth: 15 Feb - 3 May 2025. de-centre re-centre highlights the strength and diversity of contemporary photography in Australia. The exhibition explores place and belonging in First Nations, diasporic and queer communities.

Melbourne: Until 6 April. HOME – 22 photographers interpret the theme of “Home” in images ranging from social documentary  to conceptual, portraits, landscapes, and more.