The Brighton & Hove Council LGBTQ+ Workers Forum and the Ledward Centre are working together to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility (TDov) on March 31 with a photo exhibition in the main windows of the Ledward Centre, running alongside Jubilee Street, till April 5.
The title of the exhibition, Trans * Gender, explores ideas around gender identity, activism, trans lives, and community. The people represent their home cities, from across 15 European countries, each providing one photo symbolising trans joy, communities, and activism. A Brighton & Hove resident attending Trans Pride Brighton & Hove event is featured in the exhibition.
TDoV serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and diversity within trans, gender divergent and non-binary communities. The day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique experiences and identities of TNBI (trans, nonbinary and intersex) people as well as honouring their courage in living authentically.
Organisers of the event said: “In Brighton & Hove we recognise and value the contributions of our TNBI individuals and the communities they are from. Their advocacy, activism, and presence enrich our city in countless ways, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals can thrive. As LGBTQ+ organisations dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and social justice, we stand in solidarity with our trans and non-binary communities on TDoV and every day.”
Wolfgang Wilhelm from Vienna and curator of the exhibition, says: “We emphasise that every single person has the right to experience any gender identity in freedom and that the public space belongs to all citizens. It is your right to be who you are and to love whoever you like, and it is our duty to promote respect and acceptance towards gender diversity.”
Billie Lewis, Centre Manager at the Ledward Centre, says: “We are delighted that this diverse and exciting exhibition is being presented so publicly at the Ledward Centre, in the heart of our city. The collection is both empowering and visually brilliant. We encourage you to take the time to visit us, or just walk by, and enjoy the photos.
El Bridge, Steering group of the LGBTQ+ Workers Forum, says: “I welcome this display into Brighton, home of one of the largest trans communities in the UK. It highlights the international diversity of our trans experiences, and in many ways highlights how fortunate we are to be trans or gender divergent in a city where our community is increasingly vibrant and confident. By joining our voices internationally, we continue to raise visibility, fight transphobia and celebrate our trans and nonbinary lives.”
TRANS * GENDER (Rainbow Cities Exhibition) at Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE till April 5, free & open to all.
