999 Queer Portraits

by David Cuka

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999 Queer Portraits
by David Cuka

Resist through presence.
Tell your story.
A visual archive of human strength.

999 Queer Portraits is a Multimedia Photography and Video Project by David Cuka. The project begins with a series of short videos and photographic portraits of individuals from queer communities, in which they share their stories, identities, and experiences. This project is only the beginning of a larger initiative, where each portrait aims to create a visible and safe space for queer voices – to strengthen their acceptance and visibility in society. The existing archive will thus be expanded, and the portraits will also be presented as part of an exhibition.

DAVID CUKA is a documentary photographer & activist and transgender man from Albania. His work focuses mainly on the visual arts related to human rights, women's rights, social equality, animal rights, awareness against discrimination against the LGBTI+ community.

Cuka's shots, especially the project created in 2019, ‘999Portraits’ have been widely published in local and European media in photojournalism reports on Albania, and have found the continued support of human rights organizations in Albania and the Western Balkans through initiatives to raise awareness of social equality. He has opened several exhibitions in the country related to social issues, as well as exhibitions in Europe beyond the Balkans, while his work has been widely published in local and European media in photojournalism reports about Albania.

999 Queer Portraits takes place as part of the D—Arts Open Call Practices of Resistance. With the kind support of Marissa Lobo.

To get in touch with David, please send an email to 999portraits@gmail.com