Joy Ride: Solo Exhibition of works by Rory Midhani
Curated by Suzy Royal
24th– 29th October 2024
GlougauAIR, Glougauer Strasse 16, Berlin 10999
Opening party: Thursday 24th October, 18:00-21:30
Curator walk through and afternoon soiree: Saturday 26th October, 16:00
Visual Journaling Workshop: Monday 28th October, 14:00 -16:00
General Opening Times: Friday-Tuesday, 14:00-18:00
Get ready for Joy Ride, the biggest ever solo exhibition of Rory Midhani’s work to date. Berlin-based transman and visual artist Rory Midhani has been making art for and about Queer Berlin for the last 10 years. This October he will be taking over the GlougauAIR Project Space with his colourful body of work, capturing a decade of queer life in Berlin. Bringing together artworks from both his professional and personal life, the space will become a celebration of queer & trans existence in our dear city.
This vibrant show will dive deep into the heart of Berlin’s Queer community, as Rory unveils a treasure trove of personal drawings from his diaries. Alongside these intimate sketches, expect to find new and never before seen canvas paintings that boldly celebrate Queer and Trans identities in all their glory.
But that’s not all—Joy Ride will also feature a dynamic collection of posters created for LGBTQI+ organizations, parties, and events, with a special focus on Berlin’s legendary nightlife.
There’ll be scenes of queer life such as demonstrations, parties, rallies, cruising bars, festivals, lake days, doctors appointments, dancefloors and dates. Jump on in and ride through a euphoric journey of Queer togetherness in Berlin and beyond.
Opening party: Thursday 24th October, 18:00-21:30 Join us for a drink at the vernissage of Joy Ride on Thursday evening, hosted by the wonderful Eddy Entropy. There will be a costume competition where anyone coming dressed in an outfit inspired by one of Rory’s paintings will receive a free goodie bag (Containing a 2025 calendar and other fun stuff), and have the chance to win a Grand Prize!
Free Admission
Curator walk-through and afternoon drinks: Saturday 26th October, 16:00 From 16:00-16:30 join artist Rory Midhani and curator of the exhibition Suzy Royal for an intimate artist walk-through.
They will both share behind the scenes insights and there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Following the walk-through hang around for a casual afternoon of tunes and drinks.
Free Admission
Visual Journaling Workshop: Monday 28th October, 14:00 -16:00 In Rory’s workshop ‘Visual Journaling: Why you should do it and how to start right now!’ Rory will share ways that you can record your daily life in pictures, with a series of drawing exercises and activities. Limited to 20 participants, registration necessary, contact info@rorymidhani.com to secure a place.
Suggested Donation €5 – €15, NOTAFLOF
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rory Midhani (b. Birmingham, UK, 1989) is a visual artist creating mixed-media pieces, paintings and illustrations. He makes work all about the lives of Queer & Transgender people, with an emphasis on joy, celebration and freedom. Rory has been featured in publications and exhibitions across Europe, North and South America, and has worked as an illustrator for a wide reaching international client base. His work is held in a number of archives, including with The Tom of Finland Foundation, and The Centre for The Study of Political Graphics.
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Suzy Royal is a curator based in Berlin and the on-site curator for the artist residency program at GlogauAIR. She holds an MA from the Courtauld Institute in London and a PhD from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, both in art history.
With her international experience in museums such as the Getty Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, auction houses, academia, galleries, as well as a non-profit art foundation, she has a deep understanding of the art world and the industry behind it.
GlougauAIR
Glougauer Strasse 16, Berlin 10999
Rory Midhani
Instagram: @rorymidhani
Suzy Royal
Instagram: @Suzy__Royal
