The exhibition, hosting over 1,000 personal artefacts, will open at the Lethaby Gallery
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY HENRI T
This March, TRANSCESTRY: 10 Years Of The Museum Of Transology will open at Lethaby Gallery, Central Saint Martins, marking a decade of groundbreaking community collecting. Running from 11 March – 11 May, this powerful exhibition celebrates trans, non-binary, and intersex lives, showcasing over 1,000 personal artefacts donated by members of the community.
The Museum of Transology has grown into the world’s largest collection of trans-related objects and stories, bridging personal identity with public activism. From cherished gender-affirming items to protest placards from landmark rallies, the exhibition reflects both individual journeys and collective resilience. Visitors will see everything from medical ephemera to political T-shirts, alongside costumes worn by renowned performers Travis Alabanza, Kate O’Donnell, and Nando Messias.
The exhibition features work from award-winning trans artists including Claye Bowler, Kasra Jalilipour, Victoria Cantons, and Whiskey Chow, while books by Kit Heyam, Juno Roche, and Juliet Jacques sit alongside homemade zines. Films curated by My Genderation and displays from Trans Pride Collective UK & Ireland and Trans Kids Deserve Better further amplify the voices of the trans community.
Founder of the Museum of Transology, E-J Scott, highlights the exhibition’s urgent importance:
“Trans, non-binary and intersex people are constantly debated in the media and politics, yet rarely given the space to tell our own stories. This collection is about us, by us, and for us – offering a truthful, powerful representation of trans lives and histories.”
Visitors can explore themed sections covering fashion, healthcare, beauty, pride, protest, memory, and milestones, providing an intimate, unfiltered look at trans identities in the UK and Ireland. The exhibition also challenges the misinformation and harmful narratives often spread about trans communities, offering a much-needed counterbalance through authentic storytelling.
TRANSCESTRY is free to visit and open to all. At its conclusion, regional Trans Pride objects will return to 15 museums, libraries, and archives across the UK and Ireland, ensuring these histories are preserved for generations to come.
Find out more here: museumoftransology.com/
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