Disappearance in the Queer and Trans Archive: Artistic Responses | 15 King's College Cir Room 240

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Join curator Dallas Fellini for a thought-provoking discussion on the significant role of absence within the trans and queer archive. This enlightening conversation is part of the monthly Sex Salon speakers series, organized and hosted by graduate students from the esteemed Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. Taking place on February 13, 2024, at 15 King's College Circle, Toronto, this event is a must-attend for those interested in exploring disappearing acts, censorships, and erasures within the LGBTQ+ community. Fellini's exhibition, "Mnemonic silences, disappearing acts," currently exhibited at the Jackman Humanities Institute at the University of Toronto, delves into the complexities of the queer and trans archive, seeking alternative forms of memory-keeping, documentation, and storytelling. By examining the works of talented artists such as Kasra Jalilipour, Jordan King, Kama La Mackerel, Hazel Meyer, Cait McKinney, and Lan "Florence" Yee, this talk will shed light on artistic strategies of fiction-making, critical imagining, and revisionism as powerful responses to the inadequate representation and historical absence of queer and trans experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the intersections of trans studies and archival studies, and discover innovative ways to challenge the prevailing narratives of trans history.