In June, ALBERTINA celebrates Pride Month and affirms its commitment to the fundamental human right of freely expressing one’s sexual orientation and gender identity. With the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag by Valentino Vecchietti—displayed both on the grand staircase of the ALBERTINA and in monumental form outside ALBERTINA MODERN—the museum once again sends a strong message in support of LGBTQIA+ visibility, inclusion, and equality.

Over time, the Pride flag has developed its own history, undergoing several adaptations and expansions. The Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag, designed in 2021 by intersex activist Valentino Vecchietti, builds on the 2017 Progress Flag by Daniel Quasar. This updated design expands the flag’s symbolism to enhance visibility and recognition for diverse LGBTQIA+ communities, with particular emphasis on intersex individuals, trans people, and people of color.

In addition, the ENTER WITH PRIDE initiative at the ALBERTINA’s main entrance sends another visible and accessible message of openness and diversity. The message on the museum’s entrance doors invites visitors to enter the institution with pride, while the accompanying campaign expands on this idea in its digital communications with the slogan COME AS YOU ARE – ENTER WITH PRIDE. In this way, the ALBERTINA sees itself as an open and inclusive place where people of all backgrounds are welcome.