TALK: LEGACIES OF IDENTITY

As part of LEGACIES OF IDENTITY: Histories of Third Genders, Pride Photo and Melkweg Expo present a special talk with artist, curator, and editor Mohamad Abdouni on 19 July between 16:00 and 18:00.

Abdouni is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of COLD CUTS, a groundbreaking photo journal that documents queer cultures across the SWANA region. Based between Beirut and Istanbul, he works across photography, film, and storytelling to explore the lives and legacies of queer communities in contexts shaped by colonial histories.

During this intimate session, Abdouni will speak about his latest project, Trans Histories from Beirut’s Forgotten Pasts, which highlights stories of trans individuals erased from official histories. He will also reflect more broadly on the role of queer image-making in regions where legal and cultural structures have long shaped representation and identity.

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with an artist whose work reclaims overlooked narratives and reimagines how queer lives are seen and remembered.

Whether you’re a photographer, student, researcher, or simply interested in queer culture and visual storytelling, we welcome your participation.

HOW TO ATTEND
This talk is free to attend, but space is limited to 25 participants.
To register, click here.
For questions contact info@pridephoto.org.

We look forward to welcoming you!