Art Book – Catherine Opie: To Be Seen


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Catherine Opie: To Be Seen (signed copy) £40.00
Publisher: National Portrait Gallery, 2026
Edited by Clare Freestone with texts by Joan Didion, Mark Godfrey, Magdalene Keaney and Clare Freestone
Format: 28.5 x 23 cm, hardback
Page extent: 192 printed pages
Illustrations: 120 images

‘Signed copy of Cath­eri­ne Opie: To Be Seen, the official hardcover catalogue accompanying the landmark exhibition that toured both the National Portrait Gallery, in London and the National Galleries of Scotland, offering a compelling overview of one of contemporary photography’s most influential careers. Featuring over thirty years of portrait photography, this publication explores Opie’s engagement with identity, community and belonging through intimate studio portraits, documentary sequences, and socially engaged series.

The catalogue includes 120 museum‑quality images, essays and interviews by curators and writers, providing an in‑depth look at Opie’s innovative approach to contemporary photography.’ – National Galleries of Scotland.

Related Link

National Galleries of Scotland – Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
The National Portrait Gallery in London: To Be Seen by Catherine Opie