Joel Robinson (he/him) Joel is the CEO of Spectra CIC, a not-for-profit that delivers supportive, knowledgeable and non-judgemental peer-based services to underserved communities. As someone with lived experience of gender diversity, he is particularly passionate about ensuring the continued delivery and growth of Spectra’s peer-led services to diverse communities, as well as advocating for their rights. Joel has over two decades of experience in the fields of HIV, sexual health, and advocacy for trans and gender diverse health. His career includes a range of senior positions, most recently as Acting Co-CEO and Director of Services at METRO Charity.

Marc Thompson (he/him) is the Lead Commissioner of the London HIV Prevention Programme, a health promotion specialist, award-winning podcaster, and LGBTQ cultural archivist who has been at the forefront of HIV and LGBTQ activism for over three decades. His work, particularly focused on Black and queer communities, explores the intersection of race, sexuality, and HIV. Marc has held significant roles in organisations such as the NHS, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Gay Men Fighting AIDS (GMFA), Big Up, and Positively UK. He co-founded Prepster, the Love Tank, and Blackout UK. Marc spearheaded Project 100, the first national peer mentor program for people living with HIV, and co-curated the digital archive and podcast series Black and Gay, Back in the Day. He also launched We Were Always Here, focusing on the UK HIV epidemic through personal stories, and appeared in BBC and Sky TV documentaries, including Saved by a Stranger, Freddie Mercury: Final Act, and Positive.

Sunil Gupta (he/him) (b. 1953, New Delhi) is a photographer, writer and curator widely recognised for his contributions to visual culture and activism. Gupta was the photographer behind many of the Black HIV and AIDS posters in the exhibition, as well as some of the posters from Naz. He has exhibited internationally and published several books, including Christopher Street, 1976 (Stanley/Barker 2018) and Queer (Vadehra Art Gallery/Prestel 2011). His work is in many public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (NY, USA) Tate Britain (UK), Philadelphia Museum of Art (USA), Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography (Japan), Arts Council of Great Britain (UK) and Harvard University (Massachusetts, USA).  

Pank Sethi (he/him) is an acclaimed photographer, storyteller and social justice advocate whose work bridges art and activism. With career-spanning collaborations with A-list actors, fashion houses and musicians, his photography captures raw narratives that challenge perceptions and inspire change.

Beyond the lens, Sethi is a leading voice in education and advocacy, particularly in the realm of HIV and sexual health services within UK prisons. His dedication to social equity has seen him shape national healthcare standards, mentor underrepresented youth in film and media, and serve as a trustee for the literacy charity Shannon Trust. A former prisoner turned artist, Sethi’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. His practice embodies his unwavering determination to bring about change.

This exhibition contains works of an explicit and sexual nature. The panel conversation will discuss healthcare themes related to the exhibition, which include HIV and AIDS, Trans healthcare and sexual health and wellbeing advocacy.

This event is seated. If you have any questions or need assistance with your visit, please contact us at +44 (0) 20 7622 1294 or info@studiovoltaire.org. Read Studio Voltaire's full access information here.

It's A Love Thing, 2025. Installation view at Studio Voltaire. Images courtesy of Spectra CIC and Studio Voltaire. Photo Tom Carter.