FREAKLORE – GLOBAL MYTHOLOGY EXHIBITION

In a culture that repels boldness, play and historical multiplicity, the aim of this 3 day bonanza is to centralize the imagination of queer/global majority identity through mythological art. Myths are a cultural template to be wielded by whoever desires and debatebly the most accessible form of education as you don’t need a degree to come around a fire and share a story. This event will entail a fancy dress party with djs, an art exhibition and a q&a panel discussion with local artists on storytelling.

Friday 16th June 7.30pm, Launch Night; Head on down to the launch of Freaklore for a fancy dress party (dresscode:Freak) featuring dj sets by SOOOD (daisyme.rowlen) and friends. We will be teaming up with KITA- A grassroots collective centralising global majority storytellers based in Bristol. Tickets PWYC hdfst.uk/E91033

Saturday 17th June, 2pm – 6pm, Open Gallery: visit the exhibition to peruse incredible paintings, sculptures, projections, drawings and poetry. hdfst.uk/E91043

Sunday 18th June, 3 – 5pm, Open Mic poetry: The theme is ‘Monstrous and mythological’ if you’re looking for a writing prompt, first 5 spaces reserved for global majority/queer participants. In partnership with Sonder Spoken Word (@sonderspokenword) A grassroots poetry event founded in 2019 collaborating with independent venues, artists and collectives across the UK. Tickets PWYC, hdfst.uk/E91044