BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation take-over Eulogy for the Dyke Bar.
BlaQ was established as a collective response to the identified need for a strengthened visibility of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ community.
Through a network of sharing, support and connection, BlaQ aims to elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ mob from across the country in a safe and inclusive space of belonging that prioritises and reframes us as central to the conversation.
“Our community has always been here, existing in the kinship structures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture since time immemorial. We are fundamental to the overall health and wellbeing of our respective communities. It’s time to recognise and honour the unique contribution of our LGBTQ+ mob!”
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Presented by UNSW Galleries, the National Art School and Sydney WorldPride, Eulogy for the Dyke Bar is an immersive installation by American artist Macon Reed, and a memorial to bygone dyke bars. The installation incorporates a café and operating bar, and functions as an active community space for performances, cruising, socialising, and contemplating the future of queer spaces.
This project aims to reclaim the term ‘dyke’ in its most expansive sense and recognises that gender and identities are complex and fluid. Anyone who identifies with, or feels an allyship with, the dyke part of the queer spectrum is welcome and valued at the dyke bar.
Installation open: 9am – 5pm Monday – Saturday
Bar open: 5 – 10pm Tuesday – Friday
Explore the full program here.
