Selected by Boston Art Review as one of the ten Boston-area exhibitions to see this summer

 

Our lives are filled with people who shape us.

 

The ties we inherit, the ties we choose, and the ties we nurture over time.

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The Ties That Bind Us is a collection of photographs exploring the relationships that influence who we are and the connections that remain with us long after a moment has passed. Through portraiture and observational imagery, the exhibition reflects on family, friendship, mentorship, belonging, legacy, and the enduring impact we have on one another's lives.

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The photographs featured in the teaser below represent only a selection of the works included in the exhibition.

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Selected by Boston Art Review as one of the ten Boston-area exhibitions to see this summer, The Ties That Bind Us invites viewers to reflect on the people who have shaped their own lives and the connections that continue to carry them forward.

 

Exhibition Information

 

ShowUp Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts

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On View

July 30 – August 9, 2026

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Opening Reception
Thursday, July 30, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Gallery Hours
Thursday–Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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The Ties That Bind Us is part of ShowUp Inc.'s Roll Call: A Show of Shows. During this wide-ranging summer anthology exhibition, the gallery will host more than a dozen pop-up exhibitions presented in four unique combinations. The Ties That Bind Us will be featured in Round 3 alongside three other independent solo exhibitions running simultaneously.