The Queer Beach, a mixed-media exhibition curated by Socially Engaged Art Salon (SEAS), which explores the strong connection between queer people and culture and the seaside, is to show in Brighton’s Jubilee Library foyer gallery from Monday, January 29 – Sunday, February 11.
The exhibition, which cruises to nearby places such as Brighton Naturist Beach and sails to faraway places such as Abrico queer beach near Rio, features painting, collage, photography and film by 30 artists who were invited by SEAS or answered their open call. Read new writing commissioned from local historian Alf Le Flohic and the fiction writer Helen Trevorrow.
Take a selfie as part of the California Dreaming interactive installation, where visitors who cannot afford a winter holiday on a sunny beach can take a selfie on an imaginary one. An hour before and after the event on February 3 a professional photographer will offer a free photoshoot at the installation where participants will receive their photos on the spot.
Works from the exhibition can be viewed online HERE
Curated by Dr Gil Mualem-Doron, the exhibition has been made possible with the support of the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Brighton & Hove Communities Fund.
Image: Rowan Frewin, Commission by SEAS
