A Free LGBTQ+ Exhibition by Florent Manelli

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Overview

Come and see Books on the Rise's newest exhibition - '50 LGBTQIA+ Who Changed The World', by Florent Manelli!

'50 LGBTQI+ who changed the world' is a unique exhibition which pays tribute in 50 portraits to the activists, personalities, writers and artists who have advanced the LGBTQI+ movement and celebrates those who have fought to create a more inclusive and tolerant world. Come along to the gallery space at Books on the Rise to explore the exhibition, and its accompanying book by the same name published by Aurora Metro Books.

Some of the activists brought vividly to life in the panels have paid dearly for their courage in speaking out - facing imprisonment, violence or death. Others continue to challenge homophobic laws, cultural norms and religious intolerance to bring about a world where every child is able to grow up free to be themselves.

Featuring notable British figures including Olly Alexander, Mark Ashton, Michael Cashman, Alan Turing, Peter Tatchell, and Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah (Lady Phyl).

Location

Books On The Rise
80 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UB

The Lineup

About the Author

Florent Manelli is a committed illustrator and author from Perpignan. It was at the age of 14, discovering the work of Andy Warhol, that he decided to take an interest in the visual arts. From a fine line with black felt to a colorful painting, his drawings are the reflection of an imagination shared between reality, pop art and sobriety. Portraiture has an important place in his work as well as his commitments, especially in favor of LGBT+ rights and the environment. Florent Manelli has been a columnist for Radio Nova and hosts a live series on engagement on the brut media application. He published his first book, 40 LGBT+ who changed the world (Volume 1) with Editions Lapin in 2019, followed by a second volume in 2020. His third book, Fire or Nothing: Portrait of a Committed Generation, was published in March 2022.