The National Portrait Gallery in London is hosting "Catherine Opie: To Be Seen," the first major UK museum exhibition dedicated to the American photographer. The show brings together over 80 photographs spanning 30 years of Opie's career, exploring themes of social, political, and individual identity through studio portraiture, environmental studies, and documentary images.
This exhibition marks a significant milestone for Opie, whose work has long been celebrated in the US but has received less institutional attention in the UK. By presenting her groundbreaking portraits at a major national institution, the show underscores the growing recognition of Opie's contributions to contemporary photography and her role in documenting marginalized communities.