March is Queer History Month. In this context, we are organising the third edition of the Queer Care Conversations series on 29 March. The discussion will explore the development of historical and contemporary spaces and practices that queer (migrants) have created for co-creation, knowledge-sharing, and the exchange of care and emotional support. The conversation will focus on the challenges in the historical and contemporary development of spaces for queer migration, delving deeper into concepts such as co-creation and mutual exchange. How can we shift the migration debate from a focus on ‘needs’ to an approach centred on desire and reciprocity? And what role does aesthetics play in this project?

Migration, Care & Community organization Researchers Fabian Holle and Mayalu Mesh will engage in conversation with Marianna van der Zwaag (curator, Oude Kerk) and Julia Visser (co-curator). The discussion will delve into the development of historical and contemporary networks of friendship and solidarity that queer (migrants) have established for knowledge-sharing, as well as medical and legal support. Additionally, the event will highlight new forms of care emerging from queer migration and how these enrich the Netherlands with fresh projects. To conclude the evening, performance artist Papilicious will take us on a journey of trust with a shibari performance in the Oude Kerk, accompanied by Kuntenserven on the harp.