Gogo Graham Will Always Want To Make Cecilia Gentili Proud
“I am devastated by her absence, and still find myself reaching out for her, usually at night, asking her for various things, waiting for answers.”
Which of Your Possessions Belongs in a Trans Museum?
Small grassroots LGBTQ+ museums, archives, and galleries are redefining what it means to preserve and display trans histories.
How Rachel Rampleman Built the Largest Drag Archive in the U.S.
Life is Drag currently features over 350 video portraits by 200+ drag artists.
Queer and Appalachian: Creating Art Out of Loneliness
Throughout the decade of making this photography book, I have learned new senses of belonging.
How To Create Queer Spaces Through Art
The significance of purchasing directly from artists is heightened when we think about our current climate of unregulated AI.
An Interview with the Queer Creator of the Gandalf Big Naturals Meme
“I like to think that Gandalf Big Naturals is an angel, or some kind of final parting gift from my own boobs…”
13 Photos of Dyke Culture Between 1988 and 2003, by Phyllis Christopher
Phyllis Christopher’s photos capture an underground dyke culture that was loud, ferocious, and teeming with sexuality.
These Portraits Depict the Radiance of Asian Trans Leaders
Trans Vietnamese artist, Jean Pham, shares an original portrait series, spotlighting and revering trans Asian leaders as subjects in the midst the heightened violence in both Asian and trans communities.
The Illuminations Grant Offers New Possibilities for Black Trans Women Artists
The Illuminations Grant is a testament to what can happen when cultural producers invest their energy not just in the documentation of trans people, but also in creative solutions for their lives and careers.
Scenes from a Gender: Illustrated Moments of Trans Womanhood
Four scenes from my life as a trans femme.
One American Goes to See “30 Americans”
“And I thought how interesting is it that America can be this dark star, death star, and also at the same time this incredible shining light.”
Exorcisms, Instagram Strip Clubs, and Extraterrestrials: An Interview With Artist Gia Fagnelli
“I’m the first google result for ‘lesbian stripper’ and I’m so fucking proud of that!”
Cherry Chapstick on Your Lens and Other Photography Tricks & Treats
Are you trying to take photos with more of a ~vibe~? Do you want to try some new things that will give your photos texture and emotions? Have you been thinking, wow, adding cherry chapstick to my photography will really make it look cooler but I’m not sure where to start? Well I am so glad you asked!
Talking With Candy Feit About ‘Cruel To Be Kind,’ Her Photo Project Highlighting Kink and Intimacy
We interviewed photographer Candy Feit about her inspiration, process, and intentions for Cruel To Be Kind, her most recent photography project.
Look At These Butch Heroes
It’s time to celebrate the butches that make this world better.
PHOTOESSAY: Shoog & Zaire on Proving the Divinity Of Fat Folks
“I came to you in a state of exhaustion with all these things that have been weighing on me for so long and I wanted to find a way to celebrate myself.”
Trapped At Birth
Breaking out of what we’re born into.
For Your Consideration: Devastating Art When You’re Devastated
If you’re going to be emotionally raw for the rest of the day, why not surround yourself with devastatingly beautiful art to cauterize those wounds?
PHOTOESSAY: Going Nowhere
“It’s about breaking the rules just a little bit.”
VIDEO! Getting in Bed With Kristin + Sophia Wallace: Clits, Shame, and the Patriarchy
Do you know what a clitoris looks like? You will after you watch this video! Learn about clits and so much more by getting in bed with Kristin and Sophia Wallace!