Bonington Vitrines #29: Through Our Eyes, In Our Words

About this event

Visit Bonington Gallery to experience Through Our Eyes, In Our Words, an exhibition exploring ageing, belonging, and inclusion among middle-aged and older LGBT+ people in Britain.

Spanning LGBT+ History Month 2026, this exhibition from the IncludeAge project invites you to engage with the experiences of middle-aged and older-aged LGBT+ people in Britain today. Reflected through photographs, personal objects and testimony, LGBT+ people share what matters to them: the places they love and where they feel seen, and the everyday moments that shape who they are.

These artefacts don’t come from behind a lens held by someone else. They were taken by the people whose stories they tell. Some might identify as artists or creative practitioners, others not. Each photo and object is a choice – of what to show, how to show it, and what it means. Some speak of joy and celebration. Others quietly express frustration or longing—all of them reflect lives lived with strength, humour, creativity, and care.