Men and love in times of conflict and polarisation

The photography exhibition Men and Love in Times of Conflict and Polarisation is on display this month in Utrecht (Domplein, 25 Nov – 1 Dec) and Amsterdam (Museumplein, 2-8 Dec): a visual exploration of the relationships between men, masculinities, conflict, care, and love.. The exhibition challenges still persistent but widely circulated stereotypes of men as inevitably aggressive and angry, stoic and cold, ripped and fit, hypersexual and heterosexual, sexist and homophobic, and enthusiastic supporters of war, weapons, nationalists and populists. Too many men still try to achieve these impossible ideals and cause harm to themselves and others. But a steadily growing number of men recognize these stereotypes of manhood as dangerous and oppressive and are busy redefining themselves and their relationships with others. We hope these images offer a more nuanced portrayal of men’s lives: of men as also joyful and warm, caring and compassionate, loving and vulnerable, committed to peace and our planet, and ardent supporters of everyone’s ability to access all of their rights.

This is a hybrid event: at the Emancipator office you’re welcome from 11.30 am for coffee and we will have lunch (bring your own) together until 13.30.

Online you can join us for the meeting 12.00-13.00. We will send you a zoom link after registration.