Expanding the Body, Exploring Desire: Queer Research in Japanese and Taiwanese Contexts

Join Queer Asia for presentations on the intersections of anatomy, race, non-heterosexuality, and science, brought to you by Taiwanese and Japanese specialists. Followed by a Q&A with the audience.

Kuang-Yi Ku is an artist and dentist born and raised in Taipei, and currently based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. His work often deals with the human body, sexuality, human-animal interactions and medical technology.

Dr. Jonathan D. A. Mackintosh (PhD, Cantab; MA, SOAS; BA Lethbridge, Canada) is a lecturer in world history. His research interests include gender and sexuality in twentieth century Japan and East Asia.

Chaired by Professor Stephen Dodd (SOAS)