A photography project showcasing the eclectic existence of trans people is marking Trans Awareness Week with a new London exhibition.

The Trans is Human photography project announced earlier today that it is coming to Outernet London, the UK’s most visited cultural attraction, to showcase the faces and stories of trans people across the country.

Co-produced by Jake and Hannah Graf, the free-to-visit exhibition, which opens on Monday (17 November) will elevate the inspiring and diverse stories of thirteen trans people in the UK.

Among them is Sarah, a trans woman who, after losing her sight at 42, continues to dismantle stereotypes around blindness by firewalking, abseiling, and running marathons.

Another, sixteen-year-old trans teen Milo, spends his time outside of school learning the drums, swimming, and playing in a rugby team.

With tasteful photos taken by renowned photographer Mariano Vicanco and soundtracking from alt-rock singer-songwriter Yungblud, the exhibition aims to show the world that, despite what transphobes may say, trans people are simply just that – people.

Jake Graf tells PinkNews: “The idea for Trans is Human came about following years and years of misinformation and the demonisation of the UK’s trans community that has left us almost entirely dehumanised.

“Now, at such a pivotal moment for the UK trans community, as we face the possible loss of many of our most basic human rights, Trans is Human is more vital than ever. We are supremely grateful to the Outernet team and Yungblud for elevating the campaign and helping to remind the world that trans people are human too.”

Trans is Human exhibition celebrates ‘truth, identity, and the beauty of being yourself’

The project opened its first exhibition at the Westfield shopping centre, Europe’s largest shopping centre, in March.

Jake told PinkNews at the time that he hopes for the project to become an annual celebration, with frequent photoshoots culminating in an ever-developing database of real, ordinary trans people.

Yungblud, whose song Hello Heaven, Hello, will play during the exhibition, said they were “honoured” their music will be used for the project.

“Trans is Human is all about celebrating truth, identity, and the beauty of being yourself, unapologetically. That’s something I’ve always tried to celebrate in everything I do,” they said. “I’m buzzing to play even a small part in telling these powerful stories.”

It comes as a growing number of trans adults say they feel unsafe in Britain. A YouGov poll found that 84 per cent of trans people aged 18 and above have anxieties about existing in public.

Outernet creative director for culture and lifestyle, Scott Neal, said the exhibition helps to showcase the “humanity” behind each trans person by highlighting that their gender identity is “just a part of a person’s story.”

“At Outernet, equality, fairness, and safety are values we live by every single day. We thank Hannah and Jake for creating this piece and we’re proud to display it – for everyone.”

The Trans is Human exhibition is available to visit for free from 17 – 22 November at the Outernet London in Soho.

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