Veil exhibition by Aldona Kmiec

Red Veil. Image Aldona Kmiec.

Kmiec's "Veil" series is contemplative and meditative. Through laboriously repeated physical movements, Kmiec creates striking long-exposure photographs layered with vibrant compositions of colour. These colours are not chosen at random; they are deeply connected to her Polish roots, emotions, and historical Polish cultural motifs, such as the Warsaw Nike monument, symbolising victory in Greek mythology

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Kmiec's works in the "Veil" series explore profound themes of identity, migration, and the quest for belonging. Having moved to the UK in 2004, and then to Australia in 2009, Kmiec uses her art to navigate and articulate the complex emotions tied to this experience. "Veil" provides a broader narrative and context for dialogue around migration, the concept of 'fitting in,' and the intricate dynamics of cultural identity.

You can learn more on the Tacit website.

https://aldonakmiec.com/

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July

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.

November

Canberra: Until 1 March 2026. Women photographers 1853–2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography.

Sydney: Until 11 April. Unfinished Business brings together the voices of 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disabilities from remote, regional, and urban communities across Australia.

Canberra: Until 6 Sept 2026. Trent Parke’s photographic series The Christmas tree bucket 2006–09 is a tender and darkly humorous portrayal of his extended family coming together to celebrate Christmas.

Melbourne: 28 Nov 2025 – 26 May 2026. The exhibition celebrates the wide-ranging photographic practices of more than eighty women artists working between 1900 and 1975.

December

Sydney: 4 Dec – 30 Jan 2026. The project brings together around 70 images over 50 metres of wall space, profiling a wide spectrum of practical action on climate

February

Perth: 1 Feb – 1 March 2026. Head On Photo Festival is expanding its footprint to Western Australia, with an outdoor and indoor festival program running from Sunday 1 February to Sunday 1 March 2026.