Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) Americans. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.
Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
https://youth.gov/feature-article/june-lgbt-pride-month
Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
https://youth.gov/feature-article/june-lgbt-pride-month
A FEW LGBTQIA+ ARTISTS
ROSA BONHEUR
Bonheur was best known for her paintings of animals, most notably, cattle. At the time, it was illegal for women to wear pants, but Rosa received a special permit to wear trousers due to her need to visit butcher shops and slaughterhouses to study animal anatomy. She grew up in Bordeaux, but lived most of her life in Paris. Bonheur regularly exhibited her work in the prestigious Paris Salon during the 1840's and 50's, where she won a gold medal for her work. In more recent news, her work is mentioned on the Netflix miniseries, The Queen's Gambit. She is also featured in the book, Broad Strokes (which I highly recommend!) |
JASPER JOHNS
Jasper Johns was an American painter, sculptor and printmaker. He was considered a leader of the Pop Art movement in the late 1950's, however his work is associated with abstract expressionism, and Neo-Dada as well. He is well known for his depictions of the American flag, targets and maps. |
The Story of Harvey Milk |
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TRANSGENDER & NONBINARY REPRESENTATION IN ART HISTORY