NÄITUS // Transgressive Joy in Art

EXHIBITION LOCATION CHANGED! New location: Rõdugalerii in Aparaaditehas, 2nd floor - Kastani 42, Tartu.

Transgressive Joy is an art exhibition celebrating transgender art and artists, focusing on themes of gender euphoria and transgression. While society appears more accepting and progressive, increased visibility of trans people has also led to more targeting and scapegoating. When existing is considered a threat, feeling comfortable in a world that often challenges one's existence makes joy an act of transgression.

The idea was hatched by volunteers for the Estonian Trans Alliance (Eesti Transinimeste Ühing), as an event for Tartu Pride week 2024. The exhibition takes place in Rõdugalerii (Balcony gallery) in Aparaaditehas, with a hope of starting a larger tradition of bringing trans art out to the public.
Contributing artists are Rodion Furs, Enn Nazarov, Kert Elliott Mägi, Liz Pence, Sven Mantsik, and an anonymous artist.


The exhibition will open on July 24, 2024, and remain on display until August 18, 2024, coinciding with Tartu Pride 2024. Exhibition admission is free.
-Sven-Aleksander Mantsik, Artur Abram Hagi