Finding Queertopia: Self-Realization and the Spaces that Shape Us

In a world that is constantly evolving, Finding Queertopia serves as a celebration of the diverse and resilient LGBTQ+ community, exploring the myriad of ways individuals navigate the path to self-realization within the context of their surroundings. The exhibition brings together work by more than 20 artists to collectively explore the multifaceted dimensions of queer identity, tracing the intersections of personal growth, societal acceptance, and the significance of physical and metaphorical spaces.

Home, once oppressive or transient, transforms into a site of radical self-discovery—a refuge for free expression and a hub for forging connections with chosen family. Beyond domestic realms, queer people find home in the spaces that provide safety, validation and a sense of belonging: queering a space by inhabiting it. 

Finding Queertopia: Self-Realization and the Spaces that Shape Us begins with an introspective exploration of the self, featuring thought-provoking artworks that encapsulate the essence of self-discovery. Visitors will encounter pieces that delve into the struggles, triumphs, and transformations that mark the journey of queer individuals as they navigate their identities, grapple with societal expectations, and ultimately embrace their true selves. Moving beyond the personal, the exhibition unfolds to showcase the dynamic interplay between queerness and the spaces we inhabit.

International Arts & Artists is honored to be working with curator, Gemma Rolls-Bentley, to bring this exhibition to life. Gemma Rolls-Bentley has been at the forefront of contemporary art for almost two decades, working passionately to champion diversity in the field. Curating exhibitions and building art collections internationally, her curatorial practice amplifies the work of female and queer artists as well as providing  a platform for art that explores LGBTQ+ identity. Finding Queertopia: Self-Realization and the Spaces that Shape Us will tour for four years, until Fall 2029, and is now open for bookings.

 

Please contact TravelingExhibitions@ArtsandArtists.org for more information.