Vegabonds & Bimbofication Sensation: Ladies Who Lit at Povos Gallery

As in Nigeria, vagabonds are those whose existence is literally outlawed: the queer, the poor, the displaced, the footloose and rogue spirits. They are those who inhabit transient spaces, who make their paths and move invisibly, who embrace apparitions, old vengeances and alternative realities. Eloghosa Osunde’s brave, fiercely inventive novel traces a wild array of characters for whom life itself is a form of resistance.

As their lives intertwine—in bustling markets and underground clubs, churches and hotel rooms—vagabonds are seized and challenged by spirits who command the city’s dark energy. Whether running from danger, meeting with secret lovers, finding their identities, or vanquishing their shadowselves, Osunde’s characters confront and support one another, before converging for the once-in-a-lifetime gathering that gives the book its unexpectedly joyous conclusion.

Join the Ladies Who Lit on 4/26 at 7 p.m. to discuss Osunde's debut, one of the most anticipated releases of 2022, at Povos Gallery, currently exhibiting BIMBOFICATION SENSATION, a duo exhibition featuring works by Juan Arango Palacios and Kevin Sabo.

"Rooted in self reflection, the paintings work to establish a visual vernacular for contemporary queerness—blending reality and fantasy into a vocabulary that empowers and validates queer folks."

We anticipate a colorful, unvarnished discussion of art, literature rooted in unvarnished realism yet rich with myth, fantasy, imagination and artistry.

Donations made with event registration will go toward the LWL social budget, i.e. refreshments for this and future events. Suggested donation is $5 to $10. Thank you!