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 hand over the keys to the museum to House of Lux. After two smashing editions in 2023 and 2024, Mauve Lux, Krietjur and Susan from Grindr are once again inviting a series of artists on 1 May, who will transform the museum's halls into a place of diverse queer expressions.
Follow queer performances, come draw from live models and have a drink at the bar, this time until 1am! And of course, you can also spend an evening (re)discovering the museum collection.
With House of Lux (Mauve Lux, Krietjur and Susan from Grindr) Cherie Chapstick, Hannah Stamina, Kerem Ernur, Krasna, Veronika Deneuve, and more names to be announced!
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.
