After months of photographing people from all walks of life, collecting stories and dreaming of creating a space for honest human connection, The Human Gallery: Coming Home to Your Body is finally opening its doors at The Button Factory, Auckland.

Join us for an intimate opening celebration and be among the first to experience the exhibition - a collection of powerful portraits and personal stories exploring body image, vulnerability, identity and what it means to reconnect with the bodies we call home.

Throughout the evening, you're invited to wander through the gallery at your own pace, engage with interactive reflection experiences, meet some of the people behind the photographs and connect through conversation.

The evening will begin with a short welcome from founder, photographer and artist Katharina Thoma, followed by a brief conversation with some of the voices behind The Human Gallery, offering a glimpse into the stories and experiences that shaped the exhibition.

Most importantly, this evening is a celebration of the people who trusted The Human Gallery with their bodies and their stories.

Come as you are. Take your time. Look, listen, reflect and connect.

Entry is free, with koha warmly welcomed for anyone who would like to support The Human Gallery.

Coming Home to Your Body will be open for one month, from 27 September - 25 October 2026, with additional experiences taking place throughout the exhibition, including the Coming Home to Your Body Somatic Day Retreat.

The Human Gallery: Coming Home to Your Body

Photography. Stories. Real bodies. Human connection.