Expressions of Pride: Self-Portraits and Reflections by LGBTQIA+ Artists

Curated by Rachel Weisman 

Between numerous “coming out” days, inclusive workplace coalitions, and corporate Pride campaigns, there is no denying the increased cultural expectations around and support for proudly proclaiming your identity today. Simultaneously, within the LGBTQIA+ community, there is pervasive vernacular and coding around assimilation. Notions of being “outed,” not “passing” as straight, or being “clocked” as trans are all used as warnings against revealing oneself to a cis-heteronormative spectator. And it’s not without due caution. This year in the United States, lawmakers in 33 states have introduced legislation criminalizing health care for trans youth. And globally, the LGBTQIA+ community continues to see hate …