Private View Fragile Strength

You’re Invited to the Private View of Fragile Strength at The Minories Art Gallery, Colchester

Join us for the Private View of Fragile Strength, the culmination of our year-long art and community project exploring male mental health through the lens of vulnerability, resilience, and identity. The evening offers an exclusive view of the powerful works on display and a unique opportunity to engage with the curator, Vikas Garg and community partners behind this initiative.

Date: 21st June 2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: The Minories Art Gallery, Colchester

Fragile Strength is a multi-layered art and research-based project led by Vikas Garg and Nilanjan Chakravarty, spotlighting the voices of South Asian, trans, and gay men in the UK and India. Through its art exhibitions, community workshops, and a university-led research initiative, the project breaks the silence around male mental health.

This Private View marks the opening of our final exhibition, featuring thought-provoking artworks by Mario Navado, Johnson Tsoku Maela, Ruben Hamlyn, Maksaens Denis, Chetan Bhakuni and Rohan Hande, alongside real-life narratives.

Secure your spot for this powerful evening of art, conversation, and connection.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Fragile Strength at The Minories art gallery and celebrating a project that has touched lives, inspired change, and opened important conversations.

Throughout June and July, we’re also hosting a series of creative workshops, artist talks, and film screenings, including:

Mental Wellbeing of Male Carers

Fragile Strength Curatorial Walkthrough and Discussion

‘Geeta’ Animated Short Film Screening by Chetan Bhakuni

Clear Your Mind: An Open Mic Session

‘brother!’ Short Film Screening by Ruben Hamlyn

Unfu*k Yourself: A Draw and Talk Session

Whole: A Talk and Listen Session

Call Me By My Name: A Process Drama Workshop

The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent: A Talk and Listen Session

Sun is Also a Star: A College-Making Session

The Highly Sensitive Person: A Draw and Talk Session