From 20 May to 1 June 2025, SOL Gallery in Fitzroy will host&nbsp;The Power of Choice, a powerful and deeply human photographic exhibition by&nbsp;award-winning photojournalist Julian Kingma, who has turned his lens toward one of society’s most profound and rarely documented subjects: the lives of terminally ill people who have chosen Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).

The&nbsp;official opening night&nbsp;will take place on&nbsp;Wednesday 21 May, with Kingma in attendance alongside&nbsp;Go Gentle Australia’s founder Andrew Denton&nbsp;to speak about the project and the remarkable individuals who entrusted Kingma and Go Gentle with their stories.

Two years in the making,&nbsp;The Power of Choice&nbsp;is a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Australia, and perhaps globally, offering a compassionate and unflinching look at people facing death on their own terms.

Kingma, known for his emotionally resonant portraiture and decades of work in editorial photography, has created an exhibition that is as thought-provoking as it is humane.

“This is not an exhibition about death—it’s about dignity, autonomy, and love,” says Kingma.

“These are stories of courage, acceptance and clarity. The individuals and families I photographed weren’t asking us to feel sorry for them —they were asking to be seen.”

The exhibition, based on Kingma’s book by the same name, invites public conversation on the still-contentious topic of VAD, presenting the humanity behind a decision that remains taboo for many.

With care, honesty, and artistic vision,&nbsp;Kingma offers a space for reflection and empathy, challenging us to engage with end-of-life choices in a more open way—and to ask, perhaps for the first time, ‘What constitutes a good death?

Exhibition Details The Power of Choice Dates:&nbsp;20 May – 1 June 2025 Opening Night Event:&nbsp;Wednesday 21 May, from 6:00-8:30pm Venue:&nbsp;SOL Gallery, 420 Brunswick St,&nbsp;Fitzroy, Melbourne Admission:&nbsp;Free Website:&nbsp;https://solgallery.com.au/

From 20 May to 1 June 2025, SOL Gallery in Fitzroy will host&nbsp;The Power of Choice, a powerful and deeply human photographic exhibition by&nbsp;award-winning photojournalist Julian Kingma, who has turned his lens toward one of society’s most profound and rarely documented subjects: the lives of terminally ill people who have chosen Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).The&nbsp;official opening night&nbsp;will take place on&nbsp;Wednesday 21 May, with Kingma in attendance alongside&nbsp;Go Gentle Australia’s founder Andrew Denton&nbsp;to speak about the project and the remarkable individuals who entrusted Kingma and Go Gentle with their stories.Two years in the making,&nbsp;The Power of Choice&nbsp;is a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Australia, and perhaps globally, offering a compassionate and unflinching look at people facing death on their own terms.Kingma, known for his emotionally resonant portraiture and decades of work in editorial photography, has created an exhibition that is as thought-provoking as it is humane.“This is not an exhibition about death—it’s about dignity, autonomy, and love,” says Kingma.“These are stories of courage, acceptance and clarity. The individuals and families I photographed weren’t asking us to feel sorry for them —they were asking to be seen.”The exhibition, based on Kingma’s book by the same name, invites public conversation on the still-contentious topic of VAD, presenting the humanity behind a decision that remains taboo for many.With care, honesty, and artistic vision,&nbsp;Kingma offers a space for reflection and empathy, challenging us to engage with end-of-life choices in a more open way—and to ask, perhaps for the first time, ‘What constitutes a good death?Exhibition Details The Power of Choice Dates:&nbsp;20 May – 1 June 2025 Opening Night Event:&nbsp;Wednesday 21 May, from 6:00-8:30pm Venue:&nbsp;SOL Gallery, 420 Brunswick St,&nbsp;Fitzroy, Melbourne Admission:&nbsp;Free Website:&nbsp;https://solgallery.com.au/

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