Homo sweet homo
Some call it home, no matter three different addresses.
Homo sweet homo
A bit secluded, it has lived most of its life hidden from most eyes.
Homo sweet homo
The homely atmosphere was exclusively masculine.
Homo sweet homo
Most of the guests did not dress up for Halloween.
Homo sweet homo
Once blacksmiths had their work in the back building of Storgata 41.
Homo sweet homo
XL-condoms were available at the reception.
Homo sweet homo
Regularly or randomly, guests were always welcome to cum back home.
Homo sweet homo
Bruised spots on the walls are the result of cooperative, repetitive action.
Homo sweet homo
Survived the AIDS crisis, but not Covid-19.
Homo sweet homo
The final nail in the coffin was gentrification and a rent increase.
Homo sweet homo
Throwing in the towel and closing the doors for good, after 38 years of operation.
Homo sweet homo
New owners have other plans for both buildings at the address.
Homo sweet homo
Since then, the only thing that stays in place (some call it home)
is only… our little ghost.
Žygimantas Kudirka, 2023
InTheCloset: Lars Laumann
Curator: Vsevolod Kovalevskij
Address: Pelesos g. 10,
Vilnius 02111, Lithuania
Exhibition was on view from November 3rd till November 26th.
Photography: Andrej Vasilenko