🎁 A gift to the NGO Impulse
João G. Junior's work is now part of the personal collection of José Ramos, founder of the NGO Impulse — a symbolic gift from us, as a way of thanking him for believing in the power of art as an instrument of transformation ✊✨
In addition to sponsoring the 4th Vórtice Festival, Impulse SP held several events throughout Diversity Month, including the screening of the documentary Speaking Out and discussion groups moderated by Beto de Jesus, which took the audience on an emotional journey of healing and overcoming the past. STI testing was also carried out in partnership with AHF Brazil, reinforcing our commitment to self-love.
A big hug also goes to Paulo Barão, who was essential in connecting Vórtice with new partners, and to Philip Philip Haji-Touma, who supported us from start to finish at Espaço República ❤️
The Vórtice Festival is more than an art exhibition—it is a collective action for sexual liberation, self-knowledge, and a world where our bodies and desires no longer carry the weight of stigma!
João G. Junior (RJ, 1993) is a writer, poet, visual artist, teacher, researcher, and LGBT+ and HIV/AIDS activist. He is a doctoral candidate in Social History of Culture at PUC-Rio, holds master's degrees in Sociology (UFRJ) and Social History (UFF), as well as a specialization in Linguistic and Literary Studies (IFRJ) and a degree in History (UFRRJ). He coordinates training for the Rio Sem LGBTfobia (Rio Without LGBTphobia) State Program. With works published in Brazil, Portugal, and Greece, he is the author of the books O que ri por último (Patuá, 2020), O tédio dos dias variados (Urutau, 2020), and Agora e na hora de nossa morte (Urutau, 2022). His work crosses literature, visual arts, and activism, exploring affections, politics, and memory.
