Loki
Loki von Dorn is a queer activist, performer, and art researcher. He is a co-founder of Kwitne Queer e. V., the first and only Ukrainian LGBTQ+ organization in Germany and Europe, established in Berlin after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Having fled his hometown of Dnipro and arrived in Berlin as a refugee, Loki not only restarted his own life and artistic career but also contributed to building a support structure for the emerging Ukrainian queer community in exile.
He holds a Master’s degree in journalism. In Ukraine, he initiated a number of charitable and educational projects focused on ecological awareness, social sensitivity, psychology, queer culture, and fostering loyalty across different social groups.
Long before emigration, Loki was publicly visible as an androgynous non-binary person—present in media, on stage, and in public discourse. Through his openness, he consistently advocated for visibility, dignity, and acceptance.
He was also involved in the animal rights movement, organizing marches and awareness campaigns across various Ukrainian cities.
In Berlin, Loki continued his work under new conditions: curating queer and photography projects, supporting the growth of the Ukrainian LGBTQ+ community, and exploring themes of immigration, cultural transition, and identity in exile. His focus remains on inner freedom, solidarity, public dialogue, and the visibility of queer people as a respected, complex, and integral part of contemporary society.
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Lives of queer Ukrainians reshaped by war — from the frontlines to exile, rebuilding community under constant uncertainty.