Catherine Opie's "To Be Seen" exhibition captures subcultures with enduring warmth

Catherine Opie's exhibition "To Be Seen" showcases portraits of subcultures, feeling remarkably fresh despite some works being decades old. The exhibition features Opie's studies of groups like surfers and Los Angeles's "leather dyke" scene, highlighting themes of gender and identity. Opie's work, including self-portraits exploring family and identity, is noted for its warmth and emotional generosity, resonating with contemporary audiences.