Davi Lemos

Davi, a scholar from Brazil, joined the Department of Geography in October 2021. His academic journey includes earning an International Master's Degree in Global Markets, a Master of Arts in History, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. Davi has a vast experience in research and consultancy projects, having collaborated with institutions such as the London Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (LCIR), the European Fashion Heritage Association (EFHA), the Barcelona Metropolitan Strategic Plan (PEMB), and the Genesis Institute in Rio de Janeiro.

Carnival as Queer Claim: Reappropriating Rio de Janeiro’s streets through LGBTQ+ celebratory performances

My PhD research looks at the role of LGBTQ+ street carnival in shaping Rio’s queer urban geography. It also hopes to contribute to understanding everyday queerness through iconic performances and year-round practices of organising and preparation. This research project aims to attain an extensive understanding of Rio’s LGBTQ+ community’s sense of place during, and after, carnival; the everyday struggles faced by them; and the overall context in which LGBTQIA+ activists and artists resist and exist in the city. I use qualitative and visual methods, such as walking interviews, field diary and filmmaking. My research is funded by WRoCAH (White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities).

Supervisors: Prof Richard Phillips, Dr Juan Miguel Kanai