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Elyas Alavi
دیگرگونه
ANOTHER KIND

Installation view of Elyas Alavi, Another Kind/دیگرگونه, presented at Gertrude Glasshouse, 2023. Photo: Christian Capurro
Installation view of Elyas Alavi, Another Kind/دیگرگونه, presented at Gertrude Glasshouse, 2023. Photo: Christian Capurro

17 November -
16 December 2023

Gertrude Glasshouse

44 Glasshouse Road, Collingwood

Opening: Thursday 16 November, 6 – 8pm

In this exhibition, Elyas Alavi presents a selection of drawings and paintings that act as a visual diary. Through these works, Alavi has documented and processed his feelings and memories connected to his queer identity.

The word دیگرگونه / Digar-gooneh holds a special significance in the Farsi/Dari language. It translates to "another way" or "another kind." For many queer individuals, versions of this word have become a poignant descriptor of their identity—it signifies as an alternative way of existence.

Public Program
Elyas Alavi, from Digar-gooneh/Another Kind series, 2013-2023, pen on paper

دیگرگونه
Poetry reading and music shared in solidarity with Palestinian people
Elyas Alavi

PerformanceSaturday 25 November, 4amGertrude Glasshouse

Elyas Alavi and Gertrude are pleased to present an afternoon of poetry reading and music at Gertrude Glasshouse this November. Join us on Saturday 25 November from readings by local poets, and a brief musical performance, shared in solidarity with Palestinian people.

Performances by: 

Thabani Tony Tshuma
Mohamad Habib Chamas
Hasib Hourani
Farnaz Shahimi
Maya Hodge
and Elyas Alavi

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This project is generously supported by the South Australian Government through Arts South Australia and Creative Australia. 

Gertrude Glasshouse is generously supported by Michael Schwarz and David Clouston.

The 2023 Gertrude Glasshouse Program is supported by the City of Yarra.

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Gertrude Contemporary

Wurundjeri Country
21-31 High Street
Preston South VIC
Melbourne, Australia

Opening hours:
Tuesday–Sunday 11am–5pm

Gertrude Glasshouse

Wurundjeri Country
44 Glasshouse Road
Collingwood VIC
Melbourne, Australia

Opening hours:
Thursday–Saturday 12–5pm