Following a successful opening at The Social Hub in The Hague and a showcase at Savannah Bay bookstore in Utrecht, the exhibition Stepping Away from Stereotypes: The Person Behind the Label will be on display at the Dutch Language Café
in The Hague on October 11 and 12. Timed to coincide with Coming Out Day, the exhibition presents a series of portraits that challenge stereotypes and highlight the personal stories of the individuals behind them.
An accompanying book, featuring the portraits and extended narratives, will also be available for visitors to explore. The project aims to encourage reflection on labels and assumptions, offering audiences an opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives in an intimate setting. For further information, please visit:
https://www.pwitphotos.com/steppingawayfromstereotypes
The exhibition is free to visit. Patricia herself is there from 13:00 until 16:00 on Saturday and from 13:00 tot 15:00 on Sunday.
About the Exhibit:
This project was born from the desire to challenge the boxes queer people are so often placed in. Too often, labels and categories fall short of capturing the richness of who we are. At its heart, this project isn’t only about queer identities. It’s about people—unique individuals whose lives, passions, and talents can’t be reduced to stereotypes or assumptions. The goal is simple: to show that we are more than labels. We are complex, vibrant, and beautifully human—people who happen to be queer.
About the Artist
Patricia Wit is a visual storyteller who uses her lens to reveal the beauty of detail, contrast, and the raw emotion woven into everyday life. Drawn to the timeless quality of black-and-white photography, she embraces simplicity while welcoming the unplanned moments that spark curiosity. Born in Lima, Peru, to a Chilean mother and Dutch father, Patricia has called seven countries home and travelled widely, experiences that have shaped her distinctive global outlook, with each place, culture, and encounter influencing not only how she sees the world but also how she frames it through her photography. For two and a half years, she developed a portrait series spotlighting members of the LGBTQ+ community; more than a collection of images, this project challenges stereotypes by presenting an intimate and genuine glimpse into the lives of everyday people, celebrating identity, diversity, and the shared humanity that connects us all.