'QUEER TODAY, GONE TOMORROW: The Lost and Loved Venues of Gay London' is an evocative exhibition by the artist RECOGNITION, showcasing limited edition prints and unique paintings that celebrate and pay tribute to the city's LGBTQ+ spaces, both past and present. These structures and places transcend being merely elements of our built environment; they are vessels of memory and activism, joy and tragedy, pride and prejudice.
Drawing from personal narratives and community memories, RECOGNITION uses their debut solo exhibition to capture the essence of venues that have served as vital sanctuaries for self-expression and havens of solidarity for gay London. Through vibrant symbolism and abstract mapping, this exhibition amplifies the voices of these spaces, underscoring their significance in shaping London's cultural and architectural landscape. Visitors are invited to reflect on the impermanence of such venues as opposed to the enduring impact that they have on the communities they serve.
