Billboards which have appeared on a major Liverpool road carry a powerful message opposing hate.
The artwork of late British artist Duggie Fields is part of an exhibition taking place on digital billboards across Liverpool as part of Pride month, curated by DuoVision with support from Clear Channel and Arts Council England.
DuoVision is a creative partnership between Martin Green and James Lawler who host exhibitions that feature undervalued artists, photographers and designers from all over the UK.
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The newest billboard installation displayed opposite Rice Lane Station is a tribute to the artists in residence at The Gallery Liverpool and the work they have done for LGBTQ+ visibility in the city.
The DuoVision pair said: "This Pride month it is vital that queer culture becomes more visible, not less. We might not be able to protest or march together, but that does not mean we cannot celebrate queer artists and trailblazers.
"The closure of our gallery before the Covid pandemic was devastating and we are actively looking for new gallery space. But in the meantime, we continue to deliver art in unusual spaces and places."
Duggie Fields was the first creative to be exhibited by DuoVision in Liverpool, as part of the Homotopia Festival which took place in 2012.
The success of the show inspired DuoVision to curate a further 30 exhibitions which celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community and championed independent artists like Duggie.
In March 2021, the pop artist died from cancer aged 75 and in commemoration of his life, the DuoVision pair decided to display his famous work on the billboards, alongside artists like Emma Worth.
Emma Worth is a portrait artist whose work is shown at The Gallery Liverpool, which has re-opened to the public.
The Liverpool-based artist was inspired to create her artistic works after bonding with queer artists on the local art scene.
The billboard also features paintings by David Lock, who has become an internationally recognised artist.
Lock became an "inspiration" to the DuoVision pair after continuing to work, despite suffering serious injuries from an accident.
The DuoVision pair chose to exhibit outside the main city centre.
They said: "We consciously chose locations outside of Liverpool city centre to bring a little queer creativity to the city for Pride. Everywhere can be a gallery if you have the right support."
The DuoVision exhibition can be viewed on Rice Lane until Sunday, July 11.
