Queer historical archives are collections of materials that document the lives, experiences, and culture of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. These archives can include personal papers,...
There has been an increased interest in the preservation of queer history and culture through archival collections and public exhibitions. These initiatives aim to document and celebrate the rich and...
The history of queerness has been largely ignored and marginalized for centuries. Many people believe that queerness is a recent phenomenon, and therefore have no context to understand it within...
Archives and creative practices play an essential role in uncovering hidden queer histories that have been systematically repressed or ignored by dominant culture. By recovering these histories, they...
The recovery of suppressed queer history is an important task that has been undertaken by many individuals and organizations around the world. It is essential to understand the past in order to...
How has the documentation and preservation of queer histories in post-Soviet spaces informed contemporary activism and identity politics?
The Queer Archives Initiative was founded in Moscow in...
Photography has been an effective tool for documenting queer experiences, preserving history, and asserting visibility in society since its inception. It allows individuals to capture their thoughts,...
Historians have traditionally used written documents to study history.
This method has been criticized for its lack of attention to underrepresented groups such as queer people. In recent years,...
There has been growing interest in uncovering and sharing the stories of individuals who have historically been excluded from mainstream narratives due to their gender identity or sexual orientation....
This article examines the ways that queer activists have used memory politics to preserve marginalized histories, influence cultural narratives, and enact social transformation in contemporary...