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Gogo Graham: a painting of Madonna and child under four red stripes and a banner of blue and white stars.
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Gogo Graham Will Always Want To Make Cecilia Gentili Proud

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Culture Visual Art

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Visual Art

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Throughout the decade of making this photography book, I have learned new senses of belonging.

Julie Rae Powers February 28, 2024 4 Comments
a wall covered in framed art
Visual Art

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.

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Visual Art

An Interview with the Queer Creator of the Gandalf Big Naturals Meme

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Nico December 2, 2022 25 Comments
A black and white image shows the faces of three women who are lying on top of each with their arms wrapped around each other. One woman, who wears a bandana around her head and sunglasses, leans in to kiss a woman to the right. On the left, the third woman, who is wearing sunglasses and a denim vest, leans in towards the mouths of the kissing women.
Visual Art

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.

Ro White August 15, 2022 12 Comments
Three people side by side. Sasha on the left has brown skin and a braid. Fei in the middle has hair shaved, wears a dangly orange earring. Trang on the right has hair shaved and wears a red hoodie,
Gender Visual Art

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.

Jean Pham May 20, 2021 8 Comments
Black and white photo of model in her room in Queens, NY. Image by Mariette Pathy Allen.
Visual Art

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.

Serena Jara July 29, 2020 1 Comment
Visual Art

Scenes from a Gender: Illustrated Moments of Trans Womanhood

Four scenes from my life as a trans femme.

Bishakh Som July 17, 2020 22 Comments
Visual Art

One American Goes to See “30 Americans”

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Aisha June 12, 2020 22 Comments
Visual Art

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!”

danijanae May 28, 2020 2 Comments
Visual Art

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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!

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Visual Art

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Visual Art

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Visual Art

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Issues Visual Art

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Visual Art

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