A relaxed and engaging discussion inspired by the current exhibition at Fabrica, led by artist Lorenza Ippolito.
HOMES by Harley Weir depicts photographs made over a ten-day period in October 2016 in the migrant and refugee camps of Calais, known informally as the Jungle.
Taken immediately before and during the clearing of this provisional settlement, Weir’s images highlight both the humanity and ingenuity of those living there – emphasising the domestic and familiar against a backdrop of displacement.
According to 2010 figures from the UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group, 98-99% of gay and lesbian asylum seekers were refused asylum and told to go back to violently homophobic countries like Iran and Uganda.
In detention, where bullying and harassment are rife, they face further persecution.
Join Lorenza and Jia Jimenez, a member of Brighton Against Borders to discuss how to support LGBT+ migrants, some of the least visible members of our communities.
Brighton Against Borders is a group that aims to stand in solidarity with all migrants. It does this through fundraising and creative direct action. Its latest action was occupying the British Airways i360 during Brighton Pride in protest against the airline’s complicity in deporting migrants.
Event: Conversation Piece: Supporting the Unseen – queer solidarity in the…
Where: Fabrica Gallery, 40 Duke St, BN1 1AG, Brighton
When: November 6, 2018 at 2:30 PM – 4 PM
Time: 2:30pm – 4pm
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
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