This October, Unity are proud to host the opening of the first Here and Queer panel discussion. They will be discussing the project, the process and their new exhibition. With the Queer Creatives Meet-Up before, a spoken word performance from Day Mattar during and a queer Halloween film screening after, it is set to be a special evening and not one to miss.
What is Here n Queer?
Here n Queer is a street-art photography project focusing on claiming public spaces where queer people have been made to feel unsafe. We fill the streets and exhibition spaces with photos of and words from Queer people living unapologetically. Liverpool is all of our city and everyone should be able to call it home. Here n Queer consists of Kolade Ladipo, Luke Bryant, Iesha Palmer, Francois Sandile Alexander and Felix Mufti.
The work shot by photographer Luke Bryant features moments of beauty and triumph, with images of those that have been made to feel unwelcome or attacked, returning to these sites to be unapologetically themselves. Here n Queer has also recently captured members of the LGBTQIA+ community in areas where they feel most themselves and accepted, to champion the places that help to fight prejudice in their everyday. The culmination of all of these shoots is a colourful, joyful and personal body of work that serves to send a community-wide message of love and acceptance.
Make a night of it…
As well as the panel discussion, there are two more events happening that evening that you’re welcome to attend and enjoy:
6pm, Queer Creative’s Meet Up: Join Homotopia, Unity and friends for a friendly and inclusive meetup with local LGBTQIA artists, makers and creators. This is your chance to meet new creative collaborators, seek career advice and have a lovely time with liked-minded queer pals.
7pm, Here n Queer Panel Discussion + Spoken Word Performance from Day Mattar: Join the team behind our latest exhibition Here n Queer to find out more about project, the process and the images. With the Queer Creatives Meet-Up before, a spoken word performance from Day Mattar during the panel discussion and a Queer Halloween film screening after, it is set to be a special evening and not one to miss.
8pm, Queer Halloween Film Screening + intro: For our October Cinema Night Special, the Cinema Nation team present a Halloween bash with a Queer Twist with a screening of cult-favourite, Hausu. Once described as “Scooby Doo on acid, when a schoolgirl decides to visit her aunt for the summer and invites a group of friends, it’s not long before their mischievous antics swerve into a kaleidoscopic and bizarre horror journey.
Refreshments:
The Unity Bar will be open from 5pm with a special Halloween themed cocktail menu for just £6 per cocktail. Our usual 2 for £8 beer and wine offer will also be available, supplied by your favourite local vendors including Love Lane, Liverpool Brewing Company and Neptune, as well as a range of snacks for you to enjoy with the film.