The exhibitions you must see this LGBT+ History Month

Curated by writer and broadcaster Damian Barr, this exhibitions charts the life and work of creative and romantic duo Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun – AKA the 'Two Roberts'. They first met at Glasgow School of Art in 1933, before becoming key figures in 20th-century British art and influencing fellow artists such as Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. From 1930s Glasgow to London during the Blitz, discover the stories of their extraordinary lives and careers, told through their art.

To mark 100 years since Beryl Cook's birth, dive into the life and legacy of the self-taught British painter at the Box in Plymouth – a city whose everyday life was joyfully captured by Cook through exuberant scenes of its cafés, clubs, bingo halls and social gatherings. And, her works are celebrated for their representation of queer communities.

Don't miss the opportunity to see Bingo (1984) by Cook displayed for the first time, a work that the Box acquired for their public collection with Art Fund support. And did you know? Every person who puchases a National Art Pass makes acquisitions like this possible.

Step into the Blitz, the legendary stomping ground for the New Romantics. While never explicitly a queer nightclub, this vibrant space welcomed the LGBTQ+ community and its key cultural figures, including Boy George, Marlilyn and Stephen Jones.In just two years, this testbed for 80s British subculture transformed pop culture and nurtured a generation of creatives into global superstars.

Taking inspiration from pop culture and cultural trends, Harold Offeh creates playful and provocative performances and video works that challenges contemporary understandings of politics and identity. In the first major solo show of Offeh's work in a UK institution, see a selection of his ambitious works and socially-engaged projects from the last two decades.

Drawing its title from a poem about class divides by Leeds-born Tony Harrison, this exhibition spotlights working-class modern and contemporary artists connected to Yorkshire. The works on display span a range of mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography and film, and the exhibition celebrates the intersectional experiences of the artists, including artists from the LGBTQ+ community.

Discover an award-winning photographer, printmaker and researcher from Sunderland. Dean Raymond Gooch's exhibition highlights gay identity and communities through photographs and prints inspired by pop art, advertising and fashion. His bold and theatrical images celebrate and stand in solidarity with the queer community when it is continuing to face experiences of homophobia, discrimination and violence.

Dive into the important work and history of the North West London Lesbian and Gay Group. Founded in 1971, it has dedicated over 50 years building and nurturing its community. This small but might exhibition champions its rich history and work, and spotlights stories of friendship, resilience, solidarity and activism.