Homotopia Arts

A really special moment for us at Art Gallery was seeing Traditional Family Values by Trademark / Mark Wardel included in Gender Stories. 🎨

Originally commissioned by Homotopia as the poster artwork for our 2012 festival, the piece challenged ideas of “traditional family values” and pushed back against the language often used to marginalise LGBTQIA+ communities, something that sadly still feels incredibly relevant today.

Seeing this work held within the Museum of Liverpool collection, and included as part of such a thoughtful exhibition on gender, identity and expression, felt really moving for our team. A reminder of the power of Q***r art to challenge, provoke and endure 💫

More info about the exhibition here: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/walker-art-gallery/exhibition/gender-stories

Don't miss it!

Thank you to the Walker Art Gallery for inviting us to visit Gender Stories. 🎨

We had a really special evening celebrating gender expression, identity and creativity through art and performance. Highlights for us included a beautiful performance from Choir With No Name, an inspiring speech from Cheddar Gorgeous, and an incredible live art performance from our Dross. A huge shoutout forever and always for protect scouse dolls.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing together such a thoughtful and timely exhibition.

More info about the exhibition here: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/walker-art-gallery/exhibition/gender-stories --the-exhibition

Don’t miss the closing moment. 🏳️‍⚧️

We’re coming together this Friday 8th May to celebrate the final night of Pride is a Trans Led Protest! and you’re invited.

This is your last chance to experience the exhibition in full, and to be part of a space rooted in community, creativity and collective resistance.

Expect an evening of connection and celebration, with DJ sets by
BLVK VELVET and ELAMENT, speeches, making, and moments to reflect on everything this exhibition has held.

✨ A final chance to gather, celebrate and be in community.

📅 Friday 8 May, 6-10:30pm
📍 Lost Art, Liverpool
🎟️ Free entry, booking required: https://www.homotopia.net/events/pride-is-a-trans-led-protest-celebration-event/

Please note that tickets for the creative workshops are separate from workshop tickets, meaning that if you'd like to attend a workshop and the closing event, please book separate tickets.

Let’s close this together 💖