Book Launch and Exhibition Viewing: Queer Premises

About

A conversation and book launch by author Ben Campkin, introducing the book Queer Premises and presenting further reflections on the exhibition, Blueprints of Hope with Veronica Mckenzie, writer, director and founder of Haringey Vangaurd BME LGBTQ+ history project.

In partnership with Gays the Word Bookshop. 

The event will be followed by a drinks reception and an opportunity to purchase the book.

Location for Exhibition: Octagon Gallery, Wilkins Buidling, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT
Location for Talk: IAS Common Ground, South Wing, Wilkins Building, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Schedule

18:30 - Drinks Reception and Exhibition Viewing - Octagon Gallery

19:00 - Curators’ Welcome (Charlotte Flint and Ross Head) - IAS Common Ground 

19:05 - Ben Campkin and Veronica McKenzie In Conversation - IAS Common Ground

19:30 - Drinks Reception - South Cloister

20:30 - Close

Access

If you have any access requirements please let us know by sending us an email or calling 020 3108 7337.

Image: Ben Campkin, Queer Premises: LGBTQ+ Venues in London Since the 1980s (Bloomsbury Academic, 2023), cover design by Adriana Boso, adapted from First Out 10th Anniversary party invitation, original design by Alex McFadyen, 1996.