Hello, I am Vicky Polak
Interdisciplinary artist working across film, photography, and visual anthropology. My practice explores themes of memory, identity, and cultural narratives through documentary and experimental storytelling.
With a background in anthropology and cinema, I blend research-driven processes with intuitive, poetic visual language. My work has been exhibited internationally and recognized with awards in Latin America and Europe.
Education
2020 – 2022 | MA Visual Anthropology, Goldsmiths, University of London
2013 – 2016 | Photography Workshop under mentorship of Adriana Lestido
2010 – 2013 | Contemporary Art Photography, Turma (Prof. Julieta Escardó)
2002 – 2005 | BA Cinema & Visual Arts, CIC University, Buenos Aires
Awards, Fellowships and Residencies.
2026 | Format Festival. Portfolio Review in UK by Alejandro Acin Founder/Director, IC Visual Lab/Bristol Photo Festival (UK), Bob Gelsthorpe, Creative Producer, Ffotogallery (UK), Brandan McCleary, Australia), Karen Harvey (Founder & Creative Director, Shutter Hub (UK)
2025 | Paris Photo Portfolio Review - Fiammetta Horvat,
Frank Horvat Studio
2025 | Photo Days - Portfolio Review - Gérald Vidamment, Directeur des Prix HiP du livre de photographie francophone • Rédacteur en chef du magazine Compétence Photo
2025 | Eaton Fund Grant, London, UK
2023-2024 | Jury Member, Construir Cine Film Festival, Latin America
2021 | Photographic Award FIFV – International Festival of Photography, Valparaíso, Chile
2019 | FOLA Portfolio Review with Monica Allende, Frank Kalero, Diego Vidart
2016-2017 | Awarded Proyecto Imaginario Scholarship (Argentina)
2015 | Winner, Photo Contest at Montevideo Festival CMYK (Uruguay)
2014 | Shortlisted, 3rd Photographic Salon, San Isidro (Argentina)
2013 | Winner, FIFV Photographic Award, Valparaíso (Chile)
Invited to exhibit at the International Festival of Photography
2010 | Winner, "Allianz" Photography Contest
Published in accompanying book (Argentina)
2006-2009 | Selected participant, Di Tella University Creative Video Workshop with Prof. Fernanda Laguna (Argentina)
Exhibitions
2025 Topology of Ritual- Ambassador’s residence in UK, Solo exhibition.
2025 Out of Hours, Group show with Victoria Miro staff, Greatorex Street
2025 Embassy exhibition, Seismic Gestures, London and LA Design Week.
2024 La Tomada, Buenos Aires Argentina, curadora: Natalia Forcada
2021 Brigadas, Photographic Solo Show, FIFV – International Festival of Photography, Valparaíso, Chile
2015 Group Show, Photo Contest at Montevideo Festival CMYK (Uruguay)
Professional Experience
Victoria Miro Gallery, London (2022 – Present)
Creative Production Manager | Videographer | Photographer
Producing and coordinating cultural events in London and Venice.
Filming and editing visual projects for VM Projects.
Photographing artist portraits and event documentation. Artist Residency in Venice
Vicky Polak Studio, London (2019 – Present)
Independent Artist, Filmmaker & Photographer
Creating personal and commissioned projects in film and photography with a focus on visual anthropology and experimental storytelling.
Published in Harper’s Bazaar and exhibited in international photography festivals.
Ministry of Culture, Argentina (2012 – 2015)
Photographer & Producer – Cultural Events & Festivals
Documenting national cultural events, exhibitions, and festivals through photography and film.
Harper’s Bazaar Argentina (2012 – 2017)
Photographer & Editor
Monthly contributions to fashion and portraiture photography features.
La Nación Newspaper | Rolling Stone Argentina (2015 – 2017)
Published Photographer & Visual Editor
2025 | Paris Photo Portfolio Review - Fiammetta Horvat.