Podium for Stories: BO Diversity

June brings not only sunshine and holidays but also Pride Month – a month in which we commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969. These protests, led by activists such as Marsha P. Johnson, were a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride began as a protest and it still is.

BO Diversity is working towards a society where gender equality is the norm. They focus on gender emancipation, sexuality & intimacy, and sexism, exploring intersections and challenging entrenched norms. Eight years ago, they started on a picnic bench at BUas here in Breda; now they are active throughout the country.

With this exhibition, the public is invited to look beyond the norm. Norms are not necessarily bad but can also be limiting. Through this exhibition, they challenge the audience to look beyond the standard. In addition to celebrating during Pride, we hope to learn something together.