Expo ‘Young and queer since the sixties’ opened in Ghent

The exhibition “Young and queer since the sixties” has opened in Ghent. The expo explores the evolution of the lives and the struggles of young LGBTQIA+ people in recent decades.

The exhibition has been curated by historian Bart Hellinck. He emphasised that the way young people experience their identity has changed significantly over the years. The expo provides a look at how young LGBTQIA+ people had to lead their lives in the past, when society had less understanding of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Besides historical insights, the exhibition also offers space for the experiences of queer youth today. Through the installation “Queering the Home”, they share their personal stories and reflections on what it means to be queer and feel at home.

In addition, the Ghent feminist collective Pardon! will introduce the so-called Kwier Map, a visual representation of places and stories of queer youth in Ghent, which will also be available as a free zine during the exhibition. This new tool should encourage a dialogue on inclusion and diversity.

The exhibition is the result of a collaboration between the Amsab-Institute of Social History and the Suzan Daniel Fund. It was set up as part of Ghent’s stint as European Youth Capital 2024 and of the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQIA+ youth groups in the city.

The expo runs from 18 November 2024 to 28 March 2025. It’s open from Monday to Friday, admission is free.

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