Libuše Jarcovjáková is a Czech photographer whose work merges her life and photography to showcase the vibrant queer nightlife in Prague during Communist rule. Her series, 'T-Club - Just Like in Paradise,' features images taken between 1983-1985, portraying the joy and creativity of the queer community despite societal oppression. The exhibition at KVOST Galerie highlights 40 photographs, utilizing vibrant displays to match the playful and spontaneous nature of the images. Jarcovjáková's work offers a unique perspective on a community flourishing in secrecy against the backdrop of severe restrictions on homosexuality.
The series, 'T-Club - Just Like in Paradise,' captures a queer nightlife oasis in Prague during Communism, revealing a unique articulation of levity and frivolity.
Jarcovjáková's images, shot on 35mm black-and-white film, provide an uninhibited gaze into the lives of a queer community oppressed by Soviet rule.
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