In collaboration with Arts House (Melbourne), 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is co-commissioning an immersive exhibition by Hazara artist, Elyas Alavi. 

Alavi's ALAM عَلَم unfolds through a rich tapestry of symbols, phrases, poetry, faces, body language and community codes, serving as profound reflections on queer Muslim diasporic communities. 

Each alam in this exhibition resonate with references to significant events, highlighting historical and contemporary figures who bravely advocated for their sexual identity and those who tragically lost their lives due to their sexuality.

Content advice: Some artwork in this exhibition contains symbols, writings and/or visual references that may be sensitive or trigger distress to some visitors. They are not meant to cause offence or disrespect. Please consider this before entering the exhibition.