Sites of Agency: Studio Photography

  • Dec 11, 2026 – Mar 21, 2027

Explore the power of portrait photography in Sites of Agency: Studio Photography, an exhibition examining the studio as a space for creativity, collaboration and self-expression. From early daguerreotypes to contemporary works, discover how artists, photographers and sitters have used the camera to express identity, heritage and voice across diverse cultural contexts. Drawn from institutional and community collections, these photographs reveal how being in front of the lens can become an act of representation and affirmation.

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