GHN 30 Project: “Out of the Strong Came Forth Sweetness”
Welcome to the GHN 30 Project, an important exhibition marking three decades of the Gay Health Network (GHN). Titled “Out of the Strong Came Forth Sweetness,” this event will be hosted at the Science Gallery, celebrating the crucial role of art in challenging stigma, promoting inclusivity, and fostering conversations about sexual health.
About GHN
Established in 1994, the Gay Health Network (GHN) was created to organise and share resources related to HIV and sexual health, specifically for gay and bisexual men. GHN has been instrumental in challenging HIV-related stigma and advancing health education.
Exhibition Details
Dates: December 2, 2024 – December 16, 2024
Venue: Science Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
The exhibition will be held from December 2, 2024, to December 16, 2024, featuring both historical and contemporary artworks that reflect the LGBTQ+ experience and address HIV-related stigma. This collection includes works from renowned artists of the 1980s and 1990s as well as new pieces from contemporary artists.
Historical and Contemporary Art
Art and sexual health activism have long been intertwined. The 1980s and 1990s saw artists using their work to highlight the AIDS epidemic. Our exhibition showcases pieces from this era alongside new works that continue this legacy.
Featured Artists
The exhibition includes notable historical and contemporary works:
- David Wojnarowicz – “Face in Dirt” (1991)
- Félix González-Torres – “Untitled (Portrait of Ross in L.A)” (1991)
- Hamad Butt – “Familiars (Part 3)” (1992)
- David Robilliard – “Too Many Cocks Spoil the Breath” (1987)
- Sabri Reid – “Blue” (2024)
- Karen Donellan – “St. Agatha or Disco Tits”
Participating Artists
Over 20 artists are featured, selected through an open call process and invitations:
- Jordan Hearns
- Austin Hearn
- Kian Benson-Bailes
- Samir Mahmood
- Bill Harris
- Jack Scollard
- Breda Lynch
- Áine Mac Giolla Bhríde
- Robin O’Shea
- Day Magee
- Alice Rekab
- Conor Horgan
- Sabri Reid
- Karen Donellan
- Neva Elliott
- Luis Noguera
- Maurice Clark
- Rory Draper
- Evan Wilson
- Chinedum Muotto
- Padraig Robinson
- Richard Coghlan
- Billy Quinn
Special Features
- Sexual Health Advertising Art: The exhibition will also feature impactful sexual health advertising art and ads from GHN, other network members, Dublin AIDS Alliance, and the National Library of Ireland. These pieces will highlight the evolution of health messaging and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Archival Material: A selection of archival materials from various community and personal archives, including images from the National Library of Ireland and the Christopher Robson Archive.
- Design: Exhibition design by Declan Buckley, providing a compelling and engaging presentation.
Visit Us
“Out of the Strong Came Forth Sweetness” is more than an exhibition—it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and activism within the LGBTQ+ community. We invite you to join us at the Science Gallery to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.
