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# ‘The Identity Project – Paris Edition’ comes to the UK for the first time for LGBT+ History Month
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-identity-project-paris-edition-comes-to-the-uk-for-the-first-time-for-lgbt-history-month/
- Published: 2025-02-03T09:35:07.000Z
- Updated: 2025-02-03T09:35:07.000Z
- Description: The Identity Project – Paris Edition, a striking photographic exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, is on display in the UK for the first time this February at Hove Hands and online at Proud Studios. The exhibition, created by Proud Studios CIC and award-winning photographer Chris Jepson, offers
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: LGBT History Month, Chris Jepson, Identity Project, LGBT, LGBTQ, Paris, Proud Studios, queer

***The Identity Project – Paris Edition***, a striking photographic exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, is on display in the UK for the first time this February at **Hove Hands** and online at [**Proud Studios**](https://2p1r7.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG7uhtndJKriu9Kch7sv/0uDZG1mY3zLo?ref=scenemag.co.uk). The exhibition, created by **[Proud Studios CIC](https://2p1r7.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGEmA2caUV1CzydMfQTB/Sxe9TB99zXx1?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** and award-winning photographer [**Chris Jepson**](https://2p1r7.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGLdcBRXffAh5nw6dj3R/KvQ%5FSL5gXFYw?ref=scenemag.co.uk), offers an intimate and powerful exploration of queer identity, resilience, and community, marking a significant addition to LGBT+ History Month events.

Following its 2022 success in Paris at **Espace Canopy**, *The Identity Project – Paris Edition* features a series of compelling portraits that highlight the diverse experiences of Parisian LGBTQ+ residents. Through a blend of personal testimony and striking photography, the project challenges societal perceptions and fosters a deeper understanding of the complexities of identity.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/digital-exhibition-v16-e1738575228172.jpg)

Hove Hands has an inclusive approach to wellness and massage therapy, and will host the exhibition in its studio space, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with the artwork in a setting that promotes self-care and community connection. In addition, the full exhibition [is accessible online](http://proud-studios.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk), ensuring wider visibility and participation.

“Bringing *The Identity Project – Paris Edition* to the UK for LGBT+ History Month is an exciting and meaningful moment,” said Chris Jepson, the project photographer and founder of Hove Hands. “This project is a testament to the strength, diversity, and beauty of LGBTQ+ identities, and we are thrilled to provide a space where these stories can be seen and celebrated.”

**For more information and to explore the exhibition online,** [**CLICK HERE**](https://proud-studios.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)

**In-person Exhibition Details**: By appointment only. To book, email [hello@hovehands.co.uk](mailto:hello@hovehands.co.uk)