Gay Premises: Radical Voices In The Archives, 1973‐1983

Don't miss "TAG TEAM: Gay Premises", a contemporary art installation launching alongside the archive exhibit on Friday night! TAG TEAM is a collaborative, interdisciplinary art project in which young contemporary artists respond to the archival materials of "Gay Premises." First up: Anthea Black! More details here: http://clga.ca/tag-team-gay-premises Please join us for this free wine and cheese opening! On June 14th, 2013, The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) will open its doors for Gay Premises: Radical Voices In The Archives, 1973‐1983, an exhibit exploring the ways in which Toronto‐based gay newspaper The Body Politic became a dominant voice in early lesbian and gay movements across Canada and internationally. The exhibition’s focus begins during the year of the CLGA’s formation (1973) and ends with the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1983). The curated display features original submissions, photographs, posters and news items from activists who contributed to The Body Politic and to other radical gay publications that formed the core of the early collection of the CLGA. In tandem with the exhibit, several local artists will interact with the display to conjure different perspectives and interpretations. In addition to the archival items on display, many photographs featured in the upcoming exhibit will be styled to invite engagement from viewers. The CLGA will encourage visitors to post their comments and memories on a corkboard ‘wall of photographs,’ which will mimic a 1970s photo editor's wall. These contributions will be used in a forthcoming virtual exhibit, and will remain on display until Gay Premises closes in September.