LGBTQ+ POSITIVE VOICES @ GOLDSMITHS 2024
FOLLOW UP PROJECT
Since this online exhibition was launched back in 2021, I began working at Goldsmiths University Library in London. This open and accepting environment gave me the opportunity to build on the ideas that formed this original exhibition. Over the past year or so, with the support of the Special Collections & Archives team and Library team there, I've been exploring the collections and running a series of events with the goal of hosting a physical exhibition at the library. I'm excited to announce that the exhibition will launch on 7th May 2024 and will run until 20th June. 💕
The exhibition, which continues to be a celebration of LGBTQ+ lives and positive perspectives, will include printed art works, video, audio, games, as well as items from the Women’s Art Library, Women’s Revolutions Per Minute collection, and Goldsmiths Textile Collection. The Goldsmiths Special Collections and Archives material and artistic works from 20+ creatives from around the world that make up the exhibition will be on display on the ground floor of Goldsmiths University Library. Some of the works have also been on display on this site, and it's fantastic that I'm now also able to share them as part of this physical exhibition. 💖
Creatives who have contributed to this exhibition include:
All pieces within the exhibition remain copyright of the creators.
Since this online exhibition was launched back in 2021, I began working at Goldsmiths University Library in London. This open and accepting environment gave me the opportunity to build on the ideas that formed this original exhibition. Over the past year or so, with the support of the Special Collections & Archives team and Library team there, I've been exploring the collections and running a series of events with the goal of hosting a physical exhibition at the library. I'm excited to announce that the exhibition will launch on 7th May 2024 and will run until 20th June. 💕
The exhibition, which continues to be a celebration of LGBTQ+ lives and positive perspectives, will include printed art works, video, audio, games, as well as items from the Women’s Art Library, Women’s Revolutions Per Minute collection, and Goldsmiths Textile Collection. The Goldsmiths Special Collections and Archives material and artistic works from 20+ creatives from around the world that make up the exhibition will be on display on the ground floor of Goldsmiths University Library. Some of the works have also been on display on this site, and it's fantastic that I'm now also able to share them as part of this physical exhibition. 💖
Creatives who have contributed to this exhibition include:
- Alessandro Paiano – M+E BREATHE (video)
- Magnus Thirteen – 陰陽鳳眼 The Yin Yang Peacock (video and photographs)
- Ray Abu-Jaber – Beautiful Bodies: Queer Joy & self-love (visual art)
- Ray Abu-Jaber and Kassie Fletcher – CRUISING DYSTOPIA (physical game)
- Yufeng Wu – Breathe / Causality/Karma (visual art)
- Kuch Bhogal – Proud (visual art)
- R.E. and S.W. Lee – Walking in My Friend’s High Heels (video)
- Leon Clowes – Andrew (music)
- AnimaeNoctis – PRIDEPRIDEPRIDE / Liquid Lyrical Liberty (videos)
- Rik Versteeg – It’s Liquid (video)
- Konrad Natthagel – Sapphic love between goddesses (visual art)
- Geoffrey Doig-Marx (GDM) – Gay ICONS (visual art)
- Guillermo “Wildo” Zayas IV – Warmest Embrace (visual art)
- Linhtropy – when it’s safe again (digital game)
- Paty Rodriguez – ADARIM 1997 (video)
- Stefani J Alvarez – Transfinity Testament (video)
- Terry Gregoraschuk – “Trans4mation” (visual art)
- Salome Zhvania – Only Lovers Left Undead (visual art)
- Oxford University Press staff & friends – Pride flag (knitted flag)
- Various collaborators – Pixel Pride (digital game)
All pieces within the exhibition remain copyright of the creators.
Goldsmiths Special Collections and Archive materials include pieces from:
- Del LaGrace Volcano and Jack Halberstam
- Annie Sprinkle
- Mandy McCartin
- Invasorix
- Nina Hoechtl
- Tessa Boffin
- Gay Sweatshop Theatre Company
- Ming de Nasty
- Flying Lesbians
- The Tokens
- Berkeley Women’s Music Collective
- Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir
- Alix Dobkin
- Siren
- Judy Small
Further details of the project can be found on the Goldsmiths Library blog.
I will also be updating this site to include works by the exhibition creators who have agreed to this.
I'm very grateful for the support I've received from my colleagues in Goldsmiths Library, Special Collections & Archives team, the wider Goldsmiths community and anyone who has helped to get this follow project off the ground.
And I'm also extremely grateful for both the original contributors to this 2021 online exhibition and newer 2024 contributors for sharing their work and playing a key part in this physical exhibition. Their contributions are invaluable.
EVENTS
QUEER JOY ZINE-MAKING WORKSHOP (31st May, 1:30-4:30pm)
Get creative and be inspired by queer joy and the exhibition in this free workshop hosted at the library. Tickets and further information can be found here.
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION TOUR (18th June, 12:30 - 1:30pm)
Can't get along to the exhibition at Goldsmiths? Then join us for an in-depth online introduction to it as part of the CILIP LGBTQ+ Network Festival of Pride & Knowledge. You can book your free tickets here.
EXHIBITION TICKETS FOR EXTERNAL VISITORS
Visitors who are not members of Goldsmiths University Library can visit the exhibition by booking a free ticket here.
LAUNCH EVENT
A launch event will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024 (18:00 - 20:30). It will provide visitors with an opportunity to find out more about the project, as well as time to explore the exhibition pieces. Book your launch event tickets here.
Ash Green (LGBTQ+ Positive Voices exhibition @ Goldsmiths organiser)