The term "queer" has become increasingly popular in recent years to refer to individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms and sexual identities. It is often used as an umbrella term to...
Queer embodiment refers to the act of inhabiting and expressing one's identity through non-normative gender and sexual expression. This involves challenging traditional understandings of what...
What tensions arise between societal norms and LGBTQ+ lived experiences of intimacy and passion?
LGBTQ+ individuals may experience tensions between their own desires for intimacy and passion and...
LGBTQ youth are an increasingly visible population who face unique challenges related to their identity and development. Among these challenges is the impact that public figures can have on their...
How does art become a container for intergenerational trauma within queer communities—holding, transforming, releasing—and in doing so seed future resilience?
Art can provide an opportunity to...
The idea that representation through fame can be either intrinsically political or merely entertaining is an interesting one. On the one hand, some might argue that when someone becomes famous for...
How does queer photography negotiate the tension between personal narrative and broader social critique?
Photography has always been a powerful tool for visual storytelling. It can capture moments...
Gender Nonconformity in Visual and Performing Arts
Gender is a socially constructed concept that refers to the roles, behaviors, and characteristics assigned to males and females based on their...
The commodification, representation, and agency of queer identities are changing due to the emergence of new technologies such as digital economies, media, and Web3 platforms. These technologies have...