In this workshop, Casey and Dania will talk with participants about queer belonging, safety, friendship, and loss. The workshop will be based on artistic works from the exhibition “A Heart that Beats – Queer Ukrainian Art in Focus” and the short film “Queer Fighters of Ukraine” by Alex King and Angelika Ustymenko, which tells the story of queer people in Ukraine during the war. The workshop will explore the question of what safety means for queer people: in our friendships, chosen families, in public, and in the search for a home across borders. In addition to inspiration from works of art, there will be time for creative reflection: in drawings or short texts.

This workshop deals with the topics of war, loss, homophobia, transphobia, and racism. We ask all participants to be mindful of their own psychological limits and those of others. Together, we want to create a space that feels as safe as possible for all of us to exchange ideas and support each other. We cannot offer counseling or psychological care.

The workshop will be held in spoken English.
For 12 participants of all genders and sexual orientations up to the age of 28.
Cost: free of charge
Registration: by email to fuehrungen@schwulesmuseum.de
When registering, please write a sentence explaining why you would like to participate.
Duration: 4 hours, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Speakers:

Casey (she/he/they) is a Ukrainian creator and performer based in Berlin, working with queer content, drag, and activism for queer and women’s rights.

Dania Najari (she/her) studied Tourism Guidance and has a deep love for storytelling and connecting with people. She is a dedicated human rights activist, advocating for social justice. Dania is also a member of an awareness team working in the fields of art, culture, and politics.

Image: Yevgenia Belorusets (Berlin, Deutschland/Kyjiw, Ukraine), A Room of My Own, 2011–2012