POSTERS OF POLISH LGBTQIA ORGANIZATIONS
A fragment of the history of LGBTQIA organizations' activity in Poland, told by posters.
Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual People, Transgender People and Queer People "Pracownia Różnorodności" (SPR)
The SPR was created from the transformation of KPH Toruń, a branch of the "Campaign Against Homophobia" association - as its continuation and development. In their activities, they use various means, ways and possibilities, constantly searching for new ones.
Inauguration of the Diversity Workshop Association. (2009) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
On May 22 2009, the "Pracownia Różnorodności" Association (SPR) was officially launched - a new LGBTQ organization founded by people previously associated with KPH Toruń. In "Gallery for?" and the "eNeRDe" club both people forming the SPR or wanting to join it enjoyed their time together, as well as people invited to the inauguration from outside Toruń.
Poster of the Living Library in Grudziądz. (2015) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
Living Library in Toruń, 15-10-2009 (2009) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
The Living Library "We do not live in a homogeneous country, as many think. People here have different views, skin colors, sexual orientations, different ethnicity, religion (or lack of it). It is the diverse people who will be "books". You will be able to borrow them and talk to them in the reading room. The Living Library allows you to leave the world of your own ideas about particular groups. From the division into "us" and "them". It will allow to understand other people and look at the world through their eyes".
Gay party part I. (2012) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
Provocative, queer party. "Yes - we are playing with the convention, we mock the stereotype and we are not afraid of references to bicycles, chains and push-ups."
Living Library in Toruń. (2013) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
A series of meetings devoted to lesbian literature. L.A.S.K.I. - lesbian affirmative book and integration meetings addressed to non-heterosexual women.
IV National meeting of LGBTQ organization in Toruń. (2013) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
IV National Meeting of LGBTQ Organizations. The invitation of the SWP eventually adopted 13 organizations. OSOLGBTQ was held for the second time in Toruń (for the first time - in 2012); the two previous meetings took place in Krakow and Warsaw.
Poster for the Day of Silence. Torun (2016) by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
Silent Day - a silent protest against homophobia and against the silence about this issues in society.
Movie night in Toruń by Pracownia Różnorodności, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz osób LGBTQ (Toruń)Original Source: Polish
"DARKROOM CINEMA - a series of film screenings, designed for all those who appreciate the diversity of expression, the richness of the world and the paradigm of reality, not necessarily consistent with the general message. We will try to disrupt it with both ambitious film images and subversive bits".
poster 7 of the Wroclaw Equality March. (2015) by Kultura Równości (Wrocław)Original Source: Polish
The Equality Culture Association
Stowarzyszenie Kultura Równości (The Equality Culture Association) was founded due to the needs of non-heteronormative culture in Wrocław. They organize Marches in Wrocław, Equal Rights Festivals, debates, happenings, workshops and meetings. They come from KPH and Q Alternatywa, they cooperate and support many other organizations and initiatives, fighting for equal rights and a decent life of residents of Wrocław and Lower Silesia.
Poster for Comming Out Day in Katowice. (2013) by Stowarzyszenie Tęczówka (Katowice)Original Source: Polish
Tęczówka Association
Tęczówka Association is an organization working for LGBT people. The association deals with social education, including the promotion of tolerance and anti-discrimination, especially with regard to sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Poster for Comming Out Day in Katowice. (2013) by Stowarzyszenie Tęczówka (Katowice)Original Source: Polish
Fundation Q
The mission of the Q Foundation is to create a space for social integration of non-heteronormative people, including the elderly and the disabled. The foundation also helps people experiencing crisis situations.
new poster for the movie Madchen in Unifrom. (2018) by Anna WeksejOriginal Source: Polish
GIRLS IN UNIFORMS (1931)
Lesbian
As part of the LGBT Film Festival (2018) as the Historical Club of the Q Foundation, we wanted to remind you when the subject of LGBT+ appeared in the history of cinema for the first time. Up to 7 film posters have been created for the project coordinated by Linda Marczak.
DESPERATE LIVING (1977)
Transgender man
DESIGN FOR LIVING (1933)
Non-normative models of relationships
A FLORIDA ENCHANTMENT (1914)
Bisexuality
BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
Asexuality
WINGS (1916)
Gay
GLEN OR GLENDA
(1953)
Transgender women
Faith and Rainbow
Faith and Rainbow is a group of Polish Christians LGBTQ (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, queers) as well as families and friends. An event implemented by a women's group in WiT.
St. Lucja Pak Hŭi-sun (1801- 24.05.1839)
St. Agata Chŏn Kyŏng-hyŏb (1790-26.09-1839)
As part of the O'less Festival, Agnieszka Wiciak created the exhibition Who is Saint? The Saints were presented, some of them were non-heteronormative women.
St. Agnes Roman (290-304)
St. Rosa from Lima (20.04-1586 – 24.08-1617)
St. Hildegard (1098-1179)
Chrząszczyki
Chrząszczyki (Beetles) are a group of women who like to play football. Among themselves, they differ in many aspects: origin, nationality, age, education, views, religion, fitness, social and professional status, favorite club and - last but not least - sexual orientation. Our common denominator is passion for football.
2nd Women's Football Tournament. (2008) by ChrząszczykiOriginal Source: Polish
Manifowy Football tournament for women. (2009) by ChrząszczykiOriginal Source: Polish
V Football tournament for women. (2011) by ChrząszczykiOriginal Source: Polish
6th Women's Football Tournament. (2012) by ChrząszczykiOriginal Source: Polish
Polish Fighters Poster related to the Black Protest. (2017) by Czarne Szmaty CzSz. grafika Jacek RudzkiOriginal Source: Polish
Black Protest
Black Protests take place throughout Poland and are related to the decisions of the Polish government regarding the complete abortion ban. There are many non-heteronormative women among the Fighting Poles.
