Right Here, Right Now
Rosa Kusabbi’s mural bursts with queer joy — a bold, colourful tribute to the LGBTQIA+ communities shaping Liverpool today. Created for Lovelocks Coffee Shop, the artwork celebrates the power of grassroots organising and the importance of safe, welcoming spaces where people can simply be.
Lovelocks has become a vital hub in the city’s queer community — a home away from home where connection, creativity, and solidarity thrive. Rosa’s work captures that spirit: vibrant, defiant, and full of love.
Through her mural, Rosa reminds us that queer history isn’t just something of the past — it’s happening right here, right now, in the everyday acts of togetherness that keep communities alive.
Watch the short film to hear from Rosa and discover how Lovelocks continues to play a vital role in Liverpool’s LGBTQIA+ story.
The mural is visible anytime.
Lovelocks Coffee Shop: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm
Meet the Artists...
Rosa Kusabbi (She/Her)
Rosa Kusabbi is an Illustrator based in Liverpool. Her work is all about celebrating Queer joy, female empowerment, and raising awareness around social issues like climate justice. Rosa blends contemporary illustration with influences from vintage protest posters, creating bold, rebellious pieces that amplify voices that often go unheard. She’s passionate about using her art to uplift and empower underrepresented communities, and she brings this ethos into everything she does.
https://rosakusabbi.com or @rosa_illustration_ on Instagram!
Alessia Naccari (She/Her)
Alessia is a Liverpool- based videographer and storyteller whose work celebrates queer identities and visibility. She is the co-founder of Lavender Nights, curating safe spaces and events for the FLINTA community. She has recently been nominated for an Iris Prize Award for her short film, ‘Sappho Girls’.
@alessiajadee on Instagram