In February we hosted a series of events in celebration of LGBT+ History Month 2021. If you missed any of them, or if you wish to watch them again, you can find links to the full online programme here.

Derek Jarman’s Queer Nature
In partnership with Winchester School of Art, John Hansard Gallery presents an in conversation between artist Sarah Wood and author Philip Hoare Professorial Fellow, English, University of Southampton) discussing artist and activist Derek Jarman’s incredible legacy. With Woodrow Kernohan (Director, John Hansard Gallery). Watch here

Drag Thru Time
In collaboration with The Stage Door and Southampton Pride, drag performers Velma Celli, Aura Jay, Bella Black, Dawn and Tink recreate key moments and iconic anthems exploring the history of drag since the Stonewall riots in 1969. Watch here

COMMUCRACY NOW!
Join Oozing Gloop, Olympia Bukkakis and and Dr Valentina Cardo (Associate Professor of Politics and Identity, Winchester School of Art) to discuss COMMUCRACY NOW!, drag, performance, parties, communism, and the everyday mundane filth of life in the collapse of financialised capitalism. Watch here

Thank you to our partners The Stage Door, Southampton Pride and Winchester School of Art, and to all the artists, speakers, performers and staff who made this such an incredible month!