Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Fort Kochi Mural Project Showcases Queer Community's Stories
A colorful mural is being painted in Fort Kochi, India, by members of the queer community to share their stories.
Led by artist Mia, the mural will show their experiences, hopes, and dreams.
The project, a collaboration between the Fearless Collective and Sahayatrika, aims to reclaim public spaces and encourage dialogue.
The mural, which does not require any art experience, will be unveiled on June 8.
The mural project allows many in expressing their trauma in a creative way, representing the need to reclaim space, voice and visibility in every way.
A mural project in Fort Kochi is underway, featuring stories from the queer community.
The project is led by Mia, a transwoman and visual artist.
The mural is a collaboration between Fearless Collective and Sahayatrika.
The mural aims to reclaim public spaces for the community and foster dialogue.
The mural will be unveiled on June 8.
- Who
- Members of the queer community, led by Mia and in partnership with Fearless Collective and Sahayatrika.
- What
- A mural painting project.
- When
- The mural will be unveiled on June 8.
- Where
- Poovath Street, Fort Kochi
- Why
- To reflect the queer community's realities and reclaim public spaces.
Sahayatrika's Perspective
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Implementation of Transgender Policies
Sahayatrika's Perspective
Policies for the transgender community are more on paper than in practice.
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The article does not express a different viewpoint on this topic.
- Project Lead
- Mia
- Partners
- Fearless Collective and Sahayatrika
- Unveiling Date
- June 8
- Location
- Fort Kochi, Kerala
- Project goals
- Representation, community engagement