Belle

Beyond the frame

MELBOURNE

SELF EXPOSURE

ighlighting the constructed qualities of portraiture and the studio as a site of performance, Paul Mpagi Sepuya entwines the mechanics of photography with acts of self-creation. Made with friends, lovers and members of the queer community, his images (left) explore the relationship between photographer and subject. The artist uses mirrors and curtains to play with reflection, exposure and concealment. April 29-June 12.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Belle

Belle4 min read
Beachy Keen
While the owner of this property has renovated a number of homes, this house in particular struck a chord. “Growing up on the Northern Beaches, surfing was a way of life, especially the ‘Wedge’ at Whale Beach – it has a wave like no other. I’d always
Belle3 min read
Inner Knowing
WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT YOUR HOME? Our north-facing home is an oasis on a quiet tree-lined street moments from the best Bondi has to offer. Living in the area all my life, it is wonderful to find that sense of calm here. Virtually a new build desi
Belle4 min read
Higher Calling
Stepping into the luminous hallway of this elegant 1889 home in Melbourne’s southeast is a revelation. The grand staircase is graced with a stained-glass window, its ethereal light bathing the space below in a patchwork of delicate colour. But, equal

Related Books & Audiobooks