The past few years have seen some of the most important discussions on the rights of the LGBTQiA community in the country. From significant legislations to cultural discourses and artistic depictions, conversations have definitely evolved and grown over the years. Building on a similar strand of thought, Godrej DEi Lab in collaboration with Dasra, a city-based NGO, Radhika Piramal and Keshav Suri Foundation will host India’s Queer Futures, an event that seeks to celebrate the LGBTQiA community and discuss its future avenues across multiple domains. With the launch of the Pride Fund, India’s first philanthropic fund for the community, the session will feature a panel discussion on theme of the event followed by a performance by Kathak artist Aditya Garud, an address by lawyer and author Saurabh Kirpal and a pop-up exhibition by the Bengaluru-based collective, Aravani Art Project who will bring a wide range of digital art prints, postcards, tote bags and canvases to the event.

Chandri Loves to Dance - Part 1, by Chandri, Shanthi, Jyothi and Prarthana, acrylic on canvas. Pics courtesy/Gallery XXL; Artists