For the May edition of Thursday Late, Ghent drag collective House of Lux takes over the MSK once again for 'Pride & Paintings': a queer night in the museum. An evening for partying, chatting, exploring and questioning the boundaries between fine arts and queerness.
A queer museum night
At the start of Belgian Pride month, we’re handing the keys to the museum over to House of Lux once again. On 2 May, Mauve Lux, Krietjur and Susan from Grindr invite a series of artists who will transform the museum rooms into a place of diverse queer expressions, for the second edition of 'Pride & Paintings'.
Get ready for House of Lux (Krietjur, Mauve Lux en Susan from Grindr), Eve is sick of Adam, Idiot The Clown, Puka Moon, Rose Gigot, Sexi Whispers, SPA for SPIRITS, The Caramelle, Vakah Profana, Vivi Sauterelle, WØRTAAL and Xtra Xceptit! Follow queer performances, come do live drawing or have a drink at the bar. And, of course, (re)discover the museum collection throughout the evening.
Open to all
With this event, we invite everyone to surprising encounters between classic and contemporary (sub)culture. Take your first steps inside the museum or experience the familiar rooms in a completely different way. Everyone is welcome as they are, we’ll make sure that the MSK can be a safe space for all visitors. There is no room for queerphobia, transphobia, racism, discrimination based on gender, physical or mental ability or age.
Practical info
- The museum has gender-inclusive toilets.
- Does your make-up need some privacy? Then you'll find a mirror in each cubicle.
- There's a free cloakroom, mandatory for large items and coats.
- The event is SOLD OUT