The Freedom to____
拥有____的自由
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14–28 NOV 2026 , DAILY · 13:00–18:00 . Closed 25 Nov 2026.VFDalston Outsiders Gallery, London N16 7XB
As we move between different identities, languages, cultures and borders,“freedom” starts to mean different things. After moving to another country, are we really “more free”?
This exhibition grew out of Queer China UK’s community research project, How Are We Doing in London? — A Report on the Lived Experiences of Chinese LGBTQIA+ Diaspora from Mainland China Vol. 1. We hope to move beyond the words and data of the report itself, creating a space where the stories, memories, and reflections of our community can be shared, discussed and connected.
The theme of the exhibition was inspired by a community research craft workshop, where one participant wrote: “The freedom from ( ).”
No matter where you are in life right now, whether you are facing new compromises or embarking on a new chapter, we hope this exhibition offers moments of resonance or comfort. And we hope that, one day, we can all experience the “freedom” we are looking for.
当穿梭在不同的身份、语言、文化与边境之间，“自由”的定义变得没那么简单。换个国度生活后，我们真的有“更加自由”了吗？
本次展览源自 Queer China UK 的社群研究项目《我们在伦敦，过得还好吗？— 中国大陆LGBTQIA+离散社群生存状况报告Vol. 1》，我们尝试走出报告本身的文字与数据，为社群的故事、记忆、经验与思考提供讨论和彼此连结的空间。
展览主题的灵感来自一次社群研究手工工坊，一名参与者在创作中写下：“拥有免于（ ）的自由。”
无论你此刻处于怎样的状态，是在面对新的妥协与不得已，还是开启新篇章，希望这个展览能让你找到共鸣或慰藉，也希望你我都能早日享有我们在追寻的“自由”。
14 & 15 Nov 2026 | 2.00pm-3.30pm
Report Launch (English & Mandarin)
How Are We Doing in London? - A Report on the Lived Experiences of Chinese LGBTQIA+ Diaspora from Mainland China Vol. 1
*The Report Launch is the same on both days. Please choose one day to attend.
14 Nov 2026 | 4.30pm-6pm
Workshop: Everyday Objects as Archives 日常物件作为档案 (Mandarin & Cantonese)
This workshop is exclusively for East Asian LGBTQIA+ people.
20 Nov 2026 | 2pm-4pm
Publishing Ourselves 华语离散酷儿的自出版和写作 (Mandarin)
Panel: Sinophone queer diaspora’s self-publishing & writing (40mins)
Workshop: The Diasporic Books: ‘Object Attachment’ and Fictional Writing for Diasporas (1 hour)
20 Nov 2026 | 4.30pm-6.30pm
Dance Workshop:When the Body Refuses a Single Answer (The Aesthetics of Polycentrism in Blues Solo Dance) (English & Mandarin)
21 Nov 2026 | 2.00pm-4.00pm
Trans Resource Handbook Launch & Workshop (English & Mandarin)
Launch of a new resource handbook for Chinese-speaking trans and non-binary, followed by an ally badge-making workshop.
21 Nov 2026 | 5.00pm-6.30pm
Peer-Led Sharing & Discussion: Queer & Neurodivergent 酷儿•神经多元•社群分享(Mandarin)
A space for neuroqueer folks to connect and share, and for allies to better understand and support.
22 Nov 2026 | 2.00pm-3.00pm
Talk: The Extremist Movement That Doesn't Exist: Queer Russia Beyond the Headlines (English)
22 Nov 2026 | 4.00pm-6.00pm
Queering Chinatown Map Launch & Workshop (English)
Launch of the Queering Chinatown map, followed by a hands-on mapping workshop.
How Are We Doing in London? — A Report on the Lived Experiences of Chinese LGBTQIA+ Diaspora from Mainland China, Vol. 1
How Are We Doing in London? — A Report on the Lived Experiences of Chinese LGBTQIA+ Diaspora from Mainland China, Vol. 1
Click here to read the full report (coming soon).
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QCU is a community organisation run by East Asian LGBTQIA+ members. We are dedicated to building resilient communities; creating and sharing art that reflects our lives; advocating for our rights; conducting research by and for our community; developing resources; and co-creating support systems that truly serve us.
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