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Catherine Opie: Genre / Gender / Portraiture

Catherine Opie: Genre / Gender / Portraiture

Hardcover English 176 pages 20.3 x 27.3 cm 0.88 kg

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Exploring identity through the lens of portraiture, Genre / Gender / Portraiture examines the intersection of visual representation and gender expression. The photographs engage with social constructs by presenting subjects who challenge traditional categories, offering a nuanced investigation of how bodies and identities are framed.

The series captures intimate and deliberate compositions, emphasizing the performative aspects of gender and self-presentation. These images invite a reflection on the fluidity of identity and the role of portraiture in both reinforcing and disrupting norms. The book contains 176 pages and is published by Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP) in 2024.

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