A free guided tour through the exhibition Cruising the Countryside – Rural Queer Lives in English spoken language.

The villages of Brandenburg host Pride parades, while couples lock lips in fields between the cabbages and turnips, queens sashay down the farm tracks in high heels, queers genderbend farming fields and the rest area behind the highway is a prime cruising spot.

The realities of life in the countryside are as complex as the people who live there. Cruising the Countryside – Rural Queer Lives takes us on a walking tour through small towns, farms, and remote villages, offering insights into LGBTIQ+ activism, communities, and utopias. While most of this journey spans a period from the 1970s to the present day, we also take a few forays back to the 1920s. It showcases historical materials from the archives of the Schwules Museum which shows rural lives and LGBTIQ+ activism. Other items on loan show manifold queer initiatives and while new video interviews with people from Brandenburg reflect the many colours of their lived realities. The exhibition is framed by historical materials and contemporary artworks that explore barnyard vibes, mountain blues, pastoral creativity, and provincial kings.

Registration is not necessary. Participation is free of charge, only the entrance fee to the SMU itself has to be paid.

Visual: Studio Erica