brennan.smart

The Gallery at Leica Store San Francisco is honored to present “About Face,” a journey into the soul of portraiture. In this group exhibition, 23 artists capture the delicate space between presence and absence, revealing the unspoken dialogue that unfolds in the quiet exchange of a glance. “About Face” will be on view from November 11th, 2024 to January 11th, 2025. “About Face” explores the profound nature of the human gaze—an ordinary moment made extraordinary through the lens of Leica photographers. Each portrait, like a fleeting breath, holds stillness and intensity, bearing witness to the lives lived in the span of a single frame. Here, faces tell stories beyond words, where the personal becomes universal, and the subject invites us to pause, reflect, and see them in their essence. In this collection, time stretches, emotions deepen, and cultural landscapes emerge. The photographers transform everyday encounters into moments of truth, where vulnerability and strength coexist, and the camera becomes a tool for understanding, empathy, and revelation. “About Face” is an invitation to reflect on the intimacy of portraiture and the quiet power it holds in connecting us to one another, beyond the surface. Join us for an artist reception on Thursday, November 14th between 5pm and 8pm. RSVP link in bio. Featured artists: Ash Alexander @ashalexander.studio, Devin Allen @bydvnlln, Nelson Chan @enlargedheart, Jeremy Chiu @umamiboy, Geloy Concepcion @geloyconcepcion, DeAndre Forks @deandreforks, Shane Hallinan @shane_hallinan_photo, Virginia Hines @hines_photos, Austin Leong @awstain, Auston Marek @austonmarek, Adrian Martinez @berlinbrrr, Barrett Moore @barrettmoorephoto, Mark Murrmann @ickibod, Andrew Paynter @andrewpaynterphotography, Tofe Salako @therealtofe, Philip Sawyer, Brennan Smart @brennan.smart, Patrick Stevens @alwayschasingdaylight, Michael Soto @meicavision, Pablo Unzueta @pablounzueta_, Felix Uribe Jr, Andrés Felipe Vargas @afvp, and Katie Walsh @kdtheqt #leicastoresf #leica #leicaphotography #leicacamerausa

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