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Catherine Opie

American · b. 1961

Contemporary Art

American photographer known for portraits of queer communities, family, and American identity, blending art-historical portrait conventions with subjects historically unseen in mainstream art. Based in Los Angeles, where she is a professor of photography at UCLA.

Catherine Opie on now and coming soon exhibitions

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
Royal Scottish Academy

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

Until Nov 1

PhotographyContemporary ArtCatherine Opie

Catherine Opie's photographic survey of queer life, family and identity

4/5 from 1 rating

"It's adorable, and sets the tone for a photographer who doesn't flinch from reality, but whose lens is always kind. Nobody here is being judged or exposed, regardless of how much clothing they're wearing."

The Times

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