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

Perth: From 31 May – 28 Sept 2025. Featuring 85 works from three major series – Deep Springs, Overpass, and Cross Country – the exhibition spans twelve years of Contis’s evolving photographic practice.

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: 15 May – 19 October. Showcasing 100 incredible images, this remarkable exhibition offers a window into the astonishing variety of life on our planet – and the critical importance of preserving it.

August

Leica Store Gallery in both Sydney & Melbourne present a unique photographic dialogue between Steve McCurry and Jessie Brinkman Evans. Until late October.

Ballarat: 23 August – 19 October 2025. This year’s theme is Lifeforce, and it ties into an eight-week program of exhibitions, public art, talks, and workshops across more than 100 venues throughout Ballarat.

September

Melbourne: until 9 November. Man Ray and Max Dupain is the first major Australian exhibition to consider these two influential 20th century photographers side by side.

Melbourne: 13 September – 9 November 2025. Featuring selected finalists for the 2025 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

October

Melbourne: Oct 31 – Nov 6. Chimera is a photographic investigation into the shifting landscape of beauty in the age of artificial intelligence and social media.