Exhibitions Queer Britain, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ museum, to present exhibition on Jimmy Somerville and Bronski Beat Queer Britain, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ museum, will present an exhibition on Jimmy Somerville and Bronski Beat, launching March 13 and running till May 25. In 1984 Jimmy Somerville’s first band, Bronski Beat released their debut album, The Age of Consent. The album title was a response to the age of co By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Exhibition to mark a decade of community collecting by the Museum of Transology A groundbreaking exhibition, TRANSCESTRY: 10 years of the Museum of Transology, is to mark a decade of community collecting by the Museum of Transology – home to the world’s biggest collection of objects and stories celebrating trans, non-binary and intersex lives. Driven by community collaboratio By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Autograph gallery in London to present a new photography exhibition exploring the work of late artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode This autumn, Autograph gallery in London presents a new photography exhibition exploring a radical vision of culture, intimacy, desire and pain. Featuring never-before-seen works from artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s wider practice, Rotimi Fani-Kayode: The Studio – Staging Desire will be on show at Autog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions Southampton’s Queer Stories: a chance to celebrate the rich queer history of the city Explore more of Southampton’s Queer Stories and celebrate the rich queer history of the city in a free exhibition at God’s House Tower, SO14 2NY till Sunday, October 27. In the Barker-Mill Project Space, extracts from newspapers and pamphlets are exhibited alongside video clips of local news reports By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions MARILYN – The Exhibition: a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe The UK premiere of MARILYN – The Exhibition will offer a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe when it opens for a limited run at Arches London Bridge this October. From love letters, satin robes and timeless outfits to vintage shoes, make-up and accessories, this m By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Book launch and exhibition for Sculpting Colour, a monograph of Romany Mark Bruce, the designer and creator of the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial A book launch, and exhibition, is to take place at Encounters Artspace in Hove for new book Sculpting Colour, a monograph of Romany Mark Bruce, the designer and creator of the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial (TAY). Written by Alex Leith, the biography details Romany’s life growing up in Ireland, and h By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions Lavender Boy: Drag portrait exhibition from Greg Bailey at Helm Gallery, Brighton explores Pride, colour and inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community Pop along to Helm Gallery in Brighton for portrait photographer Greg Bailey‘s drag portrait exhibition, which explores Pride, colour and inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community. Lavender Boy is a carefully curated collection of vividly coloured photographs, which represent a timeline of Bailey’s career By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Exhibitions Lucy Le Brocq presents new project at ONCA Gallery during Brighton & Hove Pride, which explores queer identity For Brighton & Hove Pride 2024, Lucy Le Brocq presents Unfolding, an evolving project at ONCA Gallery in Brighton, which uncovers multifaceted, complex and diverse stories from across the LGBTQ+ community. This visually intimate photography exhibition, which is part of ONCA’s Associate Artist Progra By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Dive into the Depths of Emotion: A new exhibition by Brighton Artists By The Sea Check out the mesmerizing abstract seascapes of Shanni Collins. Collins, a celebrated lesbian painter, who infuses her pieces with profound emotional resonance, capturing the ethereal beauty and tumultuous spirit of the sea By Eric Page • 1 min read
Exhibitions Major artists feature in St Andrews public art exhibition responding to HIV and AIDS A new exhibition featuring art and literature by people affected by HIV and AIDS will appear across St Andrews this month, curated by a student from the University of St Andrews. inter/pose is a cultural response to HIV and AIDS, and includes interactive art as well as written and spoken words by pe By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Exhibitions Pride and Prejudice: A Celebration of Queer History to bring to light hidden histories and share stories of love and connection, prejudice & hardship in the Docks, London and beyond Ahead of the UK’s biggest Pride event in London this June, the Museum of London Docklands will host a weekend of talks and tours to explore the history, contribution, and experiences of London’s LGBTQ+ community. From queer pirate adventures to Lesbian east London squats, monarchs to Molly Houses, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Capturing authentic trans joy: new Brighton exhibition, Beyond the Binary, launches in time for inaugural Trans+ History Week Proud Studios CIC and award-winning photographer Chris Jepson present an exhibition of new work for the inaugural Trans+ History Week. Beyond The Binary – A Celebration Of Trans Joy is a collaboration between Brighton-based award-winning photographer and queer artist Chris Jepson, trans groups inclu By Graham Robson • 1 min read
