Once Upon a Town | Zwolle Pride Festival π³οΈβπ
The exhibition Once Upon a Town, where Abels presents new work made specifically for Zwolle Pride, is on view at the Academiehuis . This series of portraits highlights the strength of the community in the eastern part of the Netherlands, a region where acceptance and progress are visible, but where the struggle for freedom and diversity is still current. The exhibition not only shows the community's heroes, but also
highlights the challenges that still exist.
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Celebrate freedom and diversity during Zwolle Pride with unique exhibitions
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During Pride Week in Zwolle, three exhibitions will be presented that focus on the themes of freedom, diversity and the fight against discrimination. Photographer and visual artist Jasper Abels portrays these topics in a special way with the exhibitions Turning Pages in Stadsmuseum ANNO and Once Upon a Town in Academiehuis Grote Kerk. In addition, a series of works by Abels will be on display at Zwolle NS Station. Together, these exhibitions form a powerful statement during Pride Week and can be seen at various locations in Zwolle.
The exhibition Once Upon a Town, where Abels presents new work made specifically for Zwolle Pride, is on view at the Academiehuis . This series of portraits highlights the strength of the community in the eastern part of the Netherlands, a region where acceptance and progress are visible, but where the struggle for freedom and diversity is still current. The exhibition not only shows the community's heroes, but also
highlights the challenges that still exist.
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Celebrate freedom and diversity during Zwolle Pride with unique exhibitions
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During Pride Week in Zwolle, three exhibitions will be presented that focus on the themes of freedom, diversity and the fight against discrimination. Photographer and visual artist Jasper Abels portrays these topics in a special way with the exhibitions Turning Pages in Stadsmuseum ANNO and Once Upon a Town in Academiehuis Grote Kerk. In addition, a series of works by Abels will be on display at Zwolle NS Station. Together, these exhibitions form a powerful statement during Pride Week and can be seen at various locations in Zwolle.
Diversity in the East
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ZwolleγWith these exhibitions, Zwolle shows that the fight for diversity and freedom must also be waged in the eastern part of the Netherlands. "Once Upon a Town" and "Turning Pages" emphasize the importance of continuing to tell these stories, and how far we have come, but also how much work remains to be done. Although Pride is often associated with the big cities, Zwolle shows that acceptance and progress play a central role here as well.
Celebrate Freedom
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The exhibitions in Zwolle are more than a visual experience; they are a call to celebrate and protect our freedom. Whether leafing through "Turning Pages" in Stadsmuseum Anno, or discovering the stories of "Once Upon a Town "in the Academiehuis, you are invited to reflect on the current state of freedom and equality in the Netherlands and to stand strong together in the ongoing struggle for equal rights.
Come to Zwolle
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On August 23, 24 and 25, we invite everyone to come to Zwolle and participate in this unique celebration of diversity, freedom and love. These exhibitions offer a powerful and moving look at the LGBTQ+ community in the Netherlands, and show how important it is to celebrate and protect our freedom.
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