The Museum of Censorship, the new cultural and artistic initiative of the Labrisz Lesbian Association, is now available, exploring cases of contemporary censorship and presenting the history of the Hungarian lesbian community over the past twenty-five years. The online exhibition showcases the community’s struggles, successes, and cultural heritage in an interactive 3D exhibition space.
The Museum of Censorship presents the history of the Labrisz Association and the Hungarian lesbian community, divided into six main topics:
- Past – Present – Future: A historical perspective
- The beginnings: The founding of Labrisz and its early steps
- Education and culture: Educational and artistic publications, programs
- Activism: Human rights struggles and community involvement
- Art: The Budapest Lesbian Film Committee and the XX Generations photo series
- Community: Shared events, festivals, cultural gatherings
The online exhibition also offers multimedia content, including roundtable discussions, archival footage, and performances from the opening and closing of the lesbian herstory exhibition, which was organized last year for Labrisz’s 25th anniversary.
Why is this an important exhibition?
“Our aim with the Museum of Censorship is to showcase and support the idea that, alongside the LGBTQIA+ community, other members of society should also see and recognize examples of the unbalanced relationship between the prevailing power and the prevailing spirit –on the level of individuals, groups and communities – and the resulting short- and long-term damages.” – said Réka Szűcs, Labrisz archivist and one of the curators of the Labrisz 25: Lesbian Herstory in Hungary exhibition”
The Museum of Censorship focuses not only on the past but also on the future. Its online platform offers community members and interested individuals easy access to archival materials, inspiring stories, and professional content.
“If it becomes transparent to any member of society that power does not only commit abuses against them, and if they see that, like them, others can also be harmed, fail, or be left alone, then they will be able to feel empathy, acceptance, and solidarity not only for themselves but also for others.” (Réka Szűcs)
The online exhibition is available here: labriszmuseum.org
The project partners of the ‘Censorship Museum’ are EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C), Embassy of Ireland, Háttér Society, Outright International, Stern Stiftung.
Translated by Melinda Horváth
