The House of Queer Joy

Welcome to ‘The House of Queer Joy’. Come in, take a seat on the shag rug and bask in the positive energy of a place that embodies the joy of queerness. Inspired by their pandemic experience, Clodagh Read developed a tactile tent as a physical expression and celebration of queer people’s need for space and community. An itinerant home for conversation and connection, its walls are a patchwork of personal quotes about the meaning of queer space, and its vibrant colours and textiles evoke the community’s diversity: from club kids and leather kink to activists and drag houses. Intended for events and gatherings, the tent’s neon lighting invites visitors to read, learn and share their thoughts on building solidarity together.