The future is not a fixed destination, but a space of possibilities. It will be shaped—by visionaries, resistance, and those who dare to rethink the world. What if gender were no longer viewed in binary terms? What happens when queer and trans* people are seen—free from repressive structures?

Human Makes Human portrays queer, activist artists who are actively shaping this future. Their art becomes a form of resistance—challenging oppression, creating space for diversity, and questioning societal norms. Their works are both political statements and creative utopias—manifestations of a belief in a more inclusive world. These artists create safe spaces, amplify marginalised voices, and strengthen identities.

Aa queer artist, my aim is to enter into dialogue—to learn from people through a shared process and to honour their voices and courage through my photographic work. Their art is a response to the growing shift to the right—a call for solidarity with queer, trans*, and all those who live and defend diversity. The future is struggle. But it is also hope.

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Arne Grashoff, born 1995, is an intermedia artist based in Berlin and currently studying at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig (HGB). His work explores themes of identity, gender, and physicality, with a focus on their social construction. Through photographic sculptures and installations, he investigates notions of belonging, (inter)dependence, and resistance. His material-driven, process-oriented practice approaches photography as a sculptural and spatial medium—one that questions how social experiences shape our understanding of the body and gender.