08/12/2026
Tomorrow, House of the Lorde has the honor of hosting A Living Sanctuary: Notes on (re)Memory, Simone Reynolds’ first pop-up exhibition and the culminating offering of her time as HOTL’s 2026 Eros Artist Fellow.
Meeting simone gabrielle has taught me something about impact.
I used to be embarrassed that HOTL’s offerings (outside of our burlesque + drag classes) rarely brought in more than 10 people.
But when I reflect on who those people were, I get emotional.
I’m learning that impact ain’t about quantity. It’s about the depth of the relationships we’re able to build with the folks who find their way into the room.
Simone is one of those people.
Simone has been rocking with HOTL since day one. Taking virtual burlesque classes, sitting in many Reading Room circles, sharing deeply in her slow, velvet voice with a humor that is equal parts wisdom and honesty.
Simone is soft and generous and a true light.
It feels incredibly special to have been able to support her artistic practice and witness the many ways she invites us into deeper relationship with ourselves and our ancestors.
Tomorrow, we get to witness a world she has been building inside HOTL.
Come through for an intimate conversation on self-determination, (re)memory, and becoming and to witness the beautiful exhibition she has created.
A Living Sanctuary: Notes on (re)Memory
Thursday, August 13 | 6–8 PM
Opening Reception + Artist Talk
Friday, August 14 | 5-8pm
Quiet Viewing Hours
Let us know you coming
www.houseofthelorde.com/offerings or 🔗 in bio.
📸 x Simone
4th Slide x me of Simone during HoTL’s marathon reading of Sister Outsider.
