Opening of Aurora Burnett Kuhn > The Residue of Intimacy

In The Residue of Intimacy, Aurora Burnett Kuhn explores the intersection of darkroom photography and intimacy, examining the lingering presence of touch, memory, and desire. For Aurora, the darkroom is not merely a site of production but a space of devotion—an active collaborator in the act of making.

Desire plays a central role in Aurora’s work, both in subject and methodology. She has documented the body of her boyfriend Kirill on 35mm film, then revisiting these images in the darkroom, where memory and longing take material form. Inspired by filmmaker Luca Guadagnino and photographer Man Ray, Aurora abstracts the human figure, fragmenting it into textures of skin, folds of fabric, and fleeting impressions of presence.

You're invited to join us for the opening of The Residue of Intimacy
ON Thursday 27 March 2025, 6 to 8PM
AT LINDEN PROJECTS SPACE, Rear 26 Acland Street, St Kilda
EXHIBITION DATES  27 March to 4 May 2025

Please note > The Linden Projects Space can be accessed via an older lift that is not DDA compliant and requires staff operation. Our team is always available to assist—please let us know if you need support during your visit.