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  "description": "A new photography exhibition challenging stigma around HIV is set to open in Brighton during Pride Week this summer.\n\nHIV The Naked Truth will be presented at Phoenix Art Space from 29 July - 2 August 2026, featuring nude portraits of 14 LGBTQ+ HIV activists photographed by Rodwey Olukoya. Each subject uses their body and personal story to confront misconceptions around HIV and promote visibility, acceptance and empowerment for people living with a positive status.\n\nStaged during one of the UK’s",
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  "textContent": "A new photography exhibition challenging stigma around HIV is set to open in **Brighton** during**Pride Week** this summer.\n\n**_HIV The Naked Truth_** will be presented at **Phoenix Art Space** from **29 July - 2 August 2026** , featuring nude portraits of 14 LGBTQ+ HIV activists photographed by **Rodwey Olukoya**. Each subject uses their body and personal story to confront misconceptions around HIV and promote visibility, acceptance and empowerment for people living with a positive status.\n\n****Eli Fitzgerald****\n\nStaged during one of the UK’s largest Pride celebrations, the exhibition aims to bring conversations about HIV into the heart of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community. Visitors will be able to view the exhibition daily from midday to **5pm**.\n\nThose featured in the exhibition span a wide range of backgrounds from across the UK and beyond. They include actor **Peter McPherson** , known for the award‑winning comedy _Smoggie Queens_ ; drag performer and activist**Daisy Puller** ; HIV activist **LeaSuwanna Griffith** ; Brazilian sexual health doctor and advocate**Eduardo Peres** ; and**Fast Track Cities** ambassador and peer mentor **Greg Arthur**.\n\n****David Fray****\n\nAlso taking part are Egyptian‑Italian advocate **Antonyos Farag** ; Manchester‑based activist and author **Tresca Lou** ; educator and activist **Andrew Liam Oakes** ; and Brighton‑based activist and**Outdoor Positive** co‑founder **David Fray**.\n\nThe exhibition further highlights queer trans man and**Positively UK** team member **Eli Fitzgerald** ; Filipino trans campaigner **Roa Anya** ; Irish trailblazer **Rebecca Tallon De Havilland** ; artist and activist **Sun** ; and**Joshua Royal** , founder of **HIV The Naked Truth** and organiser of the exhibition.\n\n****LeaSuwanna Griffith****\n\nThe Brighton installation follows the success of the _HIV The Naked Truth 2025 Gala_ , held on **World AIDS Day** last December at **Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church** in London. The event attracted 150 guests and raised £3,300 for HIV charity Positive East. Bringing the exhibition to Brighton Pride Week marks a significant expansion of the movement, extending its message of HIV visibility and education to a wider audience during a major national cultural event.\n\nJoshua Royal\n\nAll proceeds and donations raised through the exhibition will go to **Positive East** , supporting its ongoing work in HIV testing, prevention and community support.\n\nJoshua Royal said: “I am profoundly grateful to every single person who has poured their love into this. To our activists, thank you for baring not just your skin but your stories, your courage, and your dedication to a more accepting world.\n\n\"The fact that we are now taking this to Brighton & Hove Pride - that this is our reality - is something I could not have imagined.”",
  "title": "HIV The Naked Truth: Nude photography exhibition on HIV stigma to debut in Brighton during Pride Week",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-29T08:49:21.368Z"
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