Margot Hardy Gallery

KISS

On 17th May, 2011, we will be celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO),  a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. Recognised in over 60 countries around the world,  it aims to coordinate international events to call respect for lesbians and gays worldwide.

IDAHO 2011 at UWS

This year UWS is celebrating IDAHO with a range of activities at the Bankstown Campus on 17 May.

• KISS (Love Combating Fear) Photography Exhibition at the Margot Hardy Gallery from 9 May to June 3. 
• Kissing Booth
• IDAHO and UWS Ally Stall
• This is Oz Photo Booth
• Sea of Hearts

Supported by UWS Connect.

For more information on these events, please see IDAHO 2011 at UWS.

KISS is a series of photographs taken at community events across Sydney, documenting expressions of love and the joy of 'pashing'. The exhibition brings together the many different communities within Sydney, showing that a kiss does not discriminate.

Images were taken at the Valentines Day Marriage Rights Rally, smARTarts Youth Festival, an afternoon with Harbour City Bears, a Christmas picnic with the Rainbow Babies and Kids and the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival Fair Day. The exhibition documents real people participating in a peaceful protest in favour of same sex relationships/all relationships.

Everyone is welcome and you can get involved! Visit the Kissing Booth on the 17th of May. Which is International Day Against Homophobia and pose for a pash. Your kiss image will be sent to you via email and may also be shown as part of the 2011 International Day Against Homophobia Exhibition titled FRAGILITY - Strength of Spirit. Presented by IDAHO Sydney.