Secret Worlds
8 June - 5 July 2026

Photo: Chris Freund

introduction

We all carry hidden landscapes with us. When we think of a “secret world,” our minds usually jump to hidden alleys, locked rooms, or unseen details in the physical environment around us. But often, the most profound secret places aren’t physical at all. They exist quietly in our memories, a reflection of the past, a feeling we can’t quite shake, or a highly personal moment we’ve held onto long after the actual day has faded.

The photographers in this exhibition use their lenses to bridge the gap between the world outside and the world within. Through intimate portraits, quiet landscapes, and experimental art, they pull the invisible into the light. A familiar shadow might evoke a deeply nostalgic afternoon, while an unfamiliar angle can transform a mundane street into a vivid, half-remembered dreamscape. These images are not just observations; they are deeply human experiences translated into visual form.

This collection is an invitation to wander through those shared sanctuaries. It reminds us that the most beautiful and complex worlds are sometimes the ones we carry inside our own minds, captured for just a fraction of a second so the rest of us can step inside.

photographers

Aart Balk / Anna Rossetti / Beşir Yücedal / Brigitte B Burckhardt / Bruce Saille / Cammiie Pendleton / Chang-Shu Chen / Chris Freund / Constance H / Dan Bernard / Dave Cohen / Diego Chiarlo / Enrico Spitoni / Ewelina ‘Lu’ Milian / Giusy D’aniello / Jens Hoffmann / Judie Waldmann / Karen Safer / Kylo-Patrick Hart / Manel Puigcerver / Maria Castro / Matteo Rea / Mieko Takagi / Milvia Stefani / Naoyukiy / NashMith / Nicola Fantin / Olivia Ross / Richard Murrin / Ruth Mieth / Toru Tsuzuki / Vivek Vaishnavi / Yuliia Panchenko

catalogue

The exhibition catalogue will be released soon. Stay tuned!

photographers

Aart Balk / Anna Rossetti / Beşir Yücedal / Brigitte B Burckhardt / Bruce Saille / Cammiie Pendleton / Chang-Shu Chen / Chris Freund / Constance H / Dan Bernard / Dave Cohen / Diego Chiarlo / Enrico Spitoni / Ewelina ‘Lu’ Milian / Giusy D’aniello / Jens Hoffmann / Judie Waldmann / Karen Safer / Kylo-Patrick Hart / Manel Puigcerver / Maria Castro / Matteo Rea / Mieko Takagi / Milvia Stefani / Naoyukiy / NashMith / Nicola Fantin / Olivia Ross / Richard Murrin / Ruth Mieth / Toru Tsuzuki / Vivek Vaishnavi / Yuliia Panchenko

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introduction

We all carry hidden landscapes with us. When we think of a “secret world,” our minds usually jump to hidden alleys, locked rooms, or unseen details in the physical environment around us. But often, the most profound secret places aren’t physical at all. They exist quietly in our memories, a reflection of the past, a feeling we can’t quite shake, or a highly personal moment we’ve held onto long after the actual day has faded.

The photographers in this exhibition use their lenses to bridge the gap between the world outside and the world within. Through intimate portraits, quiet landscapes, and experimental art, they pull the invisible into the light. A familiar shadow might evoke a deeply nostalgic afternoon, while an unfamiliar angle can transform a mundane street into a vivid, half-remembered dreamscape. These images are not just observations; they are deeply human experiences translated into visual form.

This collection is an invitation to wander through those shared sanctuaries. It reminds us that the most beautiful and complex worlds are sometimes the ones we carry inside our own minds, captured for just a fraction of a second so the rest of us can step inside.

catalogue

The exhibition catalogue will be released soon. Stay tuned!

Wild Horse, Mongolia. by Dan Bernard, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Dan Bernard

Wild Horse, Mongolia. Digital photograph, 42×29cm, £180.

Through the Viewfinder, 2026. by Olivia Ross, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Olivia Ross

Through the Viewfinder, 2026. Cyanotype on stretched canvas, 25×25cm.

Clair Obscure, 2019. by Aart Balk, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Aart Balk

Clair Obscure, 2019. Digital photograph.

Lonely Planet, 2026. by NashMith, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

NashMith

Lonely Planet, 2026. Digital photograph.

Spring Waters, 2026. by Naoyukiy, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Naoyukiy

Spring Waters, 2026. Digital photograph.

ZenーKaresansui 「Ripples of the Beginning」, 2026. by Mieko Takagi, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Mieko Takagi

ZenーKaresansui 「Ripples of the Beginning」, 2026. Digital photography

Dance of the waiters, 2008. by Jens Hoffmann, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Jens Hoffmann

Dance of the waiters, 2008. Film, 18×24cm, €320.

Who Is The Man Within, 2025. by Dave Cohen, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Dave Cohen

Who Is The Man Within, 2025. Digital photograph.

Lalibela Silent Prayers, 2022. by Karen Safer, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Karen Safer

Lalibela Silent Prayers, 2022. Digital photograph

Hold me, don't leave me alone, 2018. by Matteo Rea, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Matteo Rea

Hold me, don't leave me alone, 2018. Digital photograph.

Behind Khiva Curtain, 2024. by Karen Safer, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Karen Safer

Behind Khiva Curtain, 2024. Digital photograph

5th Av 59th St, 2024. by Ruth Mieth, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Ruth Mieth

5th Av 59th St, 2024. Digital photograph.

Paolina ironing, 2026. by Nicola Fantin, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Nicola Fantin

Paolina ironing, 2026. Digital photograph, 40×60cm, €300.

Broadcast, 2020. by Aart Balk, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Aart Balk

Broadcast, 2020. Digital photograph.

Victorian Veiled, 2026. by Constance H, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Constance H

Victorian Veiled, 2026. Digital photograph.

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