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Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and how of portraits. Come face to face with Opie's mentors and collaborators, queer communities, children, surfers, high school footballers and political crowds that she makes visible through her work, as well as self-portraits of Opie herself. Journey through 30 years of the artist’s work as she questions representations of home, intimacy and family, and explores politics, identity and power structures. The first major…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Catherine Opie: To Be Seen is by National Galleries of Scotland, listed under Exhibitions in the Fringe programme. It is at National, The Mound, EH2 2EL, 8 August to 31 August.
The show is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £12.80. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Nudity, Audience moves around during the show and Standing throughout.