“As a young kid growing up in conservative Queensland, it was only in the theatre that I got a glimpse of queerness. As the lights dimmed, these rare moments became a lifeline. Queer Artists have always existed, but our stories are often hidden in plain sight. This short form series uses objects and images to rekindle histories, memories and queer experiences. It questions what is collected and why? Whose lens is prioritised? And reinforces the fact that Queers make the best art, theatre, performance and parties.” 

Tristan Meecham, Creator, Queering the Collection

Queering the Collection is created by Tristan Meecham.

Editing and audio production by Jess Fairfax.

Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne, in association with the Australian Performing Arts Collection and The Australian Queer Archives.

Special thanks to Ian Jackson, Ange Bailey and Nick Henderson for curatorial work.

Portrait of Uncle Noel Tovey AM, taken by Mia Mala McDonald.

For more information about Queering the Collection, visit artscentremelbourne.com.au/together-with-you

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