Themed Guided Tour: Queer Gaze to the History of Architecture and Space
Location: Muualla
Note! The themed guided tour in English has been canceled due to an illness. The themed guided tour in Finnish is organized at 1–2.30 pm.
How are gender and sexuality related to the history of architecture and urban planning? Or how have different spaces affected the visibility of marginalized identities?
Welcome to critically examine the urban spaces in the center of Helsinki! During the themed guided tour, we will discuss the relationship between power and the city space, the themes of visibility and invisibility, and where people belonging to minority subcultures met each other in 20th-century Helsinki.
The themed guided tour starts at the Museum of Finnish Architecture (Kasarmikatu 24, 00130 Helsinki) and ends at the Lasipalatsi building (Mannerheimintie 22–24, 00100 Helsinki).
The themed guided tour has been initiated in collaboration between the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Friends of Rainbow History. The tour is scripted and guided by historian Jean Lukkarinen.
Welcome!
Friends of Rainbow History
Friends of Rainbow History is an association founded in 2020 with the aim of promoting knowledge of the history of gender and sexuality diversity, as well as research, documentation, and presentation of rainbow history and queer history. The association coordinates the annual Rainbow History Month celebrated in November, organizes projects and events, maintains a knowledge service on Finnish rainbow history, a researcher network, and an event calendar, and publishes a web magazine based on research.
Jean Lukkarinen
Jean Lukkarinen is a cultural historian and a Master of Philosophy. Their research interests have included the histories of gender and sexuality diversity. Jean has conducted research on topics such as the relationship between gender minority activism and spatiality in Finland and has worked on various LGBTQ+ projects in museums. They are also a member of the board of Friends of Rainbow History and a peer trainer for Seta ry.
Schedule
Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Language: Finnish | Participation: 10/5/0 € / Museum Card
Note! The themed guided tour in English has been canceled due to an illness.
Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Language: English | Participation: 10/5/0 € / Museum Card
Participation
A total of 25 participants will be accepted for the themed guided tour. Places will be filled in the order of arrival. The guided tour fee is to be paid on-site at the Museum of Finnish Architecture’s customer service desk upon arrival.
Accessibility and Safer Space
The tour starts at: Museum of Finnish Architecture (Kasarmikatu 24, 00130 Helsinki)
The tour ends at: Lasipalatsi (Mannerheimintie 22–24, 00100 Helsinki)
The themed guided tour starts at the Museum of Finnish Architecture and then moves outdoors into public urban space. The duration of the guided tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total length of the route is about 1.7 kilometers. During the tour, we avoid stairs and unnecessary steps in urban space. However, along the route, there are cobblestone sections, ungraded sidewalk edges, and occasionally uneven terrain with elevation changes. Progress during the tour is calm and includes several stops. There are no easily accessible seats or benches along the route, but you can bring your own portable chair. The nearest public accessible and gender-neutral restroom is located at the starting point of the route, the Museum of Finnish Architecture. The guide uses a portable microphone.
The Museum of Finnish Architecture is not fully accessible. More information about the accessibility of the Museum of Finnish Architecture can be found at this link. The Museum of Finnish Architecture follows the principles of a safer space in all its activities. More information about the Museum of Finnish Architecture’s safer space principles can be found at this link.
Additional Information
Jemina Vainikka Lindholm
Manager of Learning and Public Programmes
Museum of Finnish Architecture
+358 45 7731 0476
jemina.lindholm@mfa.fi
The themed guided tours are part of the Rainbow History Month programme. Rainbow History Month is celebrated annually in November.