Brainwave #3 Drag as mirror of society

In this Brainwave session, Serkan Kasapoğlu takes you into the world of drag art and the contemporary political challenges it faces. Recently graduated in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam, Serkan examines how drag takes diverse forms across the globe while increasingly becoming a target of the anti-gender movement and censorship from the new right.

The session explores the philosophy of drag, the impact of censorship on representation and visibility, and what drag can reveal about freedom of expression and cultural struggles worldwide. Through comparative and cross-cultural case studies, Serkan shows that drag, even in conservative contexts, poses no inherent threat, but rather acts as a powerful mirror of societal norms and tensions.

An interactive and thought-provoking session where the audience and presenter explore the intersections of culture, politics, and art together.
More information about this programme and its speakers follows soon.

Practical information
The programme lasts from 16.30 until 18.30. Entrance to this programme is free, but due to limited capacity you need to register in advance. Location: VOX-POP, binnengasthuisstraat 9 (BG3, ground floor).