When Andreas Haubjerg made his BA-project “A Real Man” this fall, he originally planned it to be an outdoor exhibition. Now, the exhibition will be realized from Thursday d. 19. november at Islands Brygge Havnepark in Copenhagen.
at Islands Brygge Havnepark in Copenhagen.
“A Real Man” shows 16 personal stories about men, who have been victims of different kinds of domestic violence. The stories are told in portraits, texts and sound.
It’s stories about men, who have been isolated from their kids. Men, who have had to ask for permission from their wives to meet with friends. Some of the men have been accused for things like incest and drug abuse – without any reason. Others have been hit or psychological degraded.
The stories at the exhibition explain some of the problems that the men at the six Male Centers in Denmark experience.
Kenneth’s former girlfriend refuses to let him see their mutual child, even though he is legally allowed to. Kenneth’s full story can be read and heard at the exhibition.
Photo: Andreas Haubjerg
“A Real Man” will open on Thursday the 19th of November, which is The International Men’s Day, and the exhibition will stay at Islands Brygge Havnepark untill the 19th of January 2021. As a part of the opening there will be webinars, where, among others, Andreas Haubjerg will talk about his project.
After 35 years’ marriage, Lasse’s wife left him with their mutual debt.
“I couldn’t manage anything”, Lasse says.
Lasse’s full story can be read and heard at the exhibition.
Photo: Andreas Haubjerg
The exhibition is supported by “Mandecentret” and “Kvinfo”, The Danish Research Center for gender, equality and diversity