Akin: Capturing Human Intimacy and Tenderness

Since the medium’s inception, the camera has uniquely captured the delicate bonds between individuals, both within and outside the family unit. From 19th-century ambrotype portraits to posed family portraits and abstracted figurations that evoke companionship, Akin: Capturing Human Intimacy and Tenderness highlights the photographer’s desire to document our innermost relations. Featuring approximately 30 photographs from the permanent collection, spanning over 100 years, this exhibition traces the various ways intimacy manifests in our interpersonal relationships.