What is HoW?HoW is comprised of three distinct parts: * A pavilion – an architectural structure – that is designed by architect and activist Santiago Cirugeda and is built through a collective process with a diverse range of participants. * A participatory function – all who visit HoW will be encouraged to interact with and influence the project, based on a concept produced by artist Loulou Cherinet. * A participatory program will engage citizens in a dialogue about the city of Gothenburg’s visible and invisible borders. The concept behind HoW refers to a type of traditional meeting place called “la Casa de la Palabra” which is commonly found in many African societies. The participatory program’s core will be the exchange of micro-histories – experiences, themes and stories that are usually overlooked in the established historiography. It will build a connection between Gothenburg’s inner city and its outer suburbs, as well as connect Sweden with rest of the world, allowing for a diversity of voices and perspectives to contribute toward a practical history-making. 21/11 HoW Session: Queerness kl 14-16 In collaboration with Goldsmiths, University of London and Valand Academy, Gothenburg, this session will Interrogate the politicization of identity and celebration of non-conformist ambiguity. Participating storytellers: • Gavin Butt - artist and art historian, professor Goldsmiths, University of London, UK • Dr. Henriette Gunkel - Lecturer in Visual Cultures, Goldsmiths, University of London • Tanya Charif - artist, aktivist, founder of G.I.A Gays In Angered • Hannah Heilmann - artist and lecturer, Royal Academy of Art, Copenhagen • Mary Coble - artist and professor, Valand Academy • Anna Linder - artist, curator and researcher, Valand Academy Aukje Lepoutre Ravn - Artistic Director of GIBCA 2015 & Curator of Röda Sten Konsthall will be the host for the evening.