Soufiane Ababri: Their mouths were full of bumblebees but it was me who was pollinated.** 13 Mar-30 Jun 2024, The Curve.**
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In his first exhibition at a major UK institution, Ababri transformed The Curve in a site-specific work. Uniting drawing, performance and installation, his work challenges the dominance of Western narratives in queer history, whilst exploring themes around diasporic queer experience, friendship and intimacy - and how queer nightlife can be used as a space for collective and personal emancipation.
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In our film he describes his unconventional journey to becoming an artist: creating an identity and having it reflected it in his work. We also delve into the nuanced realities of LGBTQIA+ clubs and raves, underscoring how the promise of acceptance and freedom often coexists with societal inequalities. It's a striking call to action that prompts us to collectively rethink how we create and navigate spaces of belonging and resistance.
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Join us in The Curve on Sun 30 June 2024
to mark the closing of the exhibition. Three dance performances will take place at 2pm, 3.30pm and 7pm - space is very limited so book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment:
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