Author: New York Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova
A Russian gay artist Alexander Kargaltsev, a recent US asylee, fled his motherland where he was beaten and persecuted based solely on his sexual orientation. He was detained and abused there just because he participated in gay pride events.
His new life in the United States allows Alexander to live without a fear. He just opened an exhibition called “Asylum” that portrays gay and bisexual men, asylum seekers or those who already were granted the status.
The exhibition symbolises a new beginning an asylum seeker starts when deciding to expose his/her fears and step forward to the world asking for protection.
The gallery that is hosting the exhibition is 287 Spring .
Category: Asylum in USA