Daniel Jack Lyons – Like a River

With a background in social and medical anthropology, American queer photographer Daniel Jack Lyons (@danieljacklyons) went to work in the Amazon under the umbrella of Casa do Rio.

This social organisation supports and celebrates the cultural life of teenagers and young people who live deep in the Amazon. Lyons photographed the trans and queer communities of that region in particular. He investigated how deep-rooted indigenous traditions and modern identity politics meet in a kind of safe space, sheltered by the exuberant vegetation of the rainforest.

Lyons' powerful images do justice to individual expression and confirm the coming-of-age of this group. His photographs show great resilience against a background of environmental pollution, violence and discrimination.

The exhibition ‘Like a River’ is on view until 6 August, the last day of Pride Amsterdam. Do not miss it!

 Location has a toilet for disabled persons

 Location is wheelchair accessible