Elyas Alavi
دیگرگونه
ANOTHER KIND

In this exhibition, Elyas Alavi presents a selection of drawings and paintings that act as a visual diary. Through these works, Alavi has documented and processed his feelings and memories connected to his queer identity.

The word دیگرگونه / Digar-gooneh holds a special significance in the Farsi/Dari language. It translates to "another way" or "another kind." For many queer individuals, versions of this word have become a poignant descriptor of their identity—it signifies as an alternative way of existence.