Behind the Smile

Tom Gould

Allpress Studio
8 Drake Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland

16 February - 8 March 2024

Opening Thursday 15 February, 5:30 - 7:30pm

A striking photo and audio series created in collaboration with renowned director and photographer Tom Gould, Behind the Smile profiles 11 everyday Kiwis who have faced staggering mental health challenges throughout their lives.

Transcending a traditional visual exhibition experience, this showcase is interactive and engaging. Audiences can put on a headset and listen to each share stories about the challenges they’ve had to navigate, while admiring the striking and contrasted profile imagery on the studio walls.

The exhibition is a call to people’s empathy and a space for viewers to find hope and strength in the challenges people have overcome to be more curious, empathetic, and in touch with our humanity.

Viewing:

Weekdays Mon- Tue, Fri 7 am – 2 pm

Wed, Thurs 7 am - 5 pm

Weekends 10 am - 3 pm (open only on the 17th, 18th February, 2nd March)

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