Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

Catherine Opie presents thirty years of photographic portraits exploring queer communities, identity, power, and representation. This major exhibition brings together her most iconic series, from portraits of the leather and BDSM community in the 1990s to more recent works created on backgrounds of vibrant, vivid colors. Opie uses traditional studio photography to create images that celebrate the diversity of gender and sexual identities. Her portraits, both intimate and monumental, give visibility to communities often marginalized. The exhibition also explores questions of family, motherhood, and community through personal series. Opie’s work, characterized by a direct and respectful approach to her subjects, has played a crucial role in documenting and celebrating contemporary queer culture. This exhibition is a powerful tribute to human diversity and the power of visibility.