Out From the Centre
10th May - 18th May
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
To arrange out-of-hours viewings please contact zissel.aronow@metrocharity.org.uk
Out From the Centre shines a light on 40 years of local history, untold stories and the life-changing power of collectivity. METRO Charity has advocated for diverse and inclusive mental and sexual health services, as well as youth and community support since the ‘80s, from being on the frontlines of Section 28 protests to launching the first community-based HIV/STI testing clinic in London. This exhibition honours and reimagines METRO’s past and looks towards a future shaped by solidarity, creativity, and collective action. Out From the Centre offers a fresh, interactive, and multisensory experience that is suitable for all ages, and is free to attend.
Spanning two floors, Out From the Centre features powerful original materials from Bishopsgate Institute’s archives—including protest placards, t-shirts, photographs, newspaper clippings, video footage, and a panel from the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt. The ground floor honours METRO’s roots and evolution, from grassroots beginnings to a leading equality and diversity charity, while spotlighting the growing impact of rising inequalities. The upstairs space turns to the future, showcasing original artwork and interactive installations co-created through a series of community workshops, inviting visitors to get involved, and add their own contribution to the exhibition.
Hosted by Mimosa House
Curated and produced by:
Zissel Aronow (Creative Producer)
Adam Tipping (Communications and Events Coordinator)
Visual Identity by:
Mati Baran
Partners and collaborators:
A Whole Orange Matchmaking
The Albany & CAYA (Come As You Are)
Ariel Collier
Badge Cafe
Badger Badger Deptford
Ed Webb-Ingall
Fruit Salad Events Collective
Jesse Ashman
Lambeth Copwatch
Lewis Danielski (Oddity Craft)
London Community Video Archives
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
METRO GAD management committee
METRO Youth: Shine, Snap, Transcend and Zest service users
METRO Mental Health and Wellbeing staff and volunteers
METRO Sexual Health staff
METRO HIV: Positive Journeys service users
Margo Mool (Trans Chorus)
Mio Lobban (Fimbles and Frogs)
NAZ
Oedipussi Rex
Positive East
Queercircle
Rich Mix
Roberto Tovar
Sarah Blanc (Moxie Brawl)
Southwark Copwatch
Spectra
Tamara-Jade Kaz
Trans Chorus
Tramshed
Woolwich Works
Press enquiries
Hannah Eiseman hannah.eiseman@metrocharity.org.uk
