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My life in a shell

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You Wouldn’t Recognize Me. I’ve Changed So Much. Shire. 2018 Self Portrait. Lips made by: @worshipmina

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Sunday Jams :P 

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Let’s Relate - Of Montreal

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Queens at Heart: Trans Women in The 60′s (1967)

Even though I do have a lot of issues with this video when it comes to the language and misogynistic nature of the interviewer, the women expressing their opinions on how they identify is monumental. 

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“A rare and poignant glimpse into pre-Stonewall LGBT life! Produced in 1967, this amazing 22-minute short film introduces us to Misty, Vicky, Sonja and Simone--four courageous trans women who candidly discuss their personal lives with a somewhat lurid interviewer who claims to have interviewed "thousands of homosexuals" (and who obviously doesn't understand the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity) The film offers an extremely rare and poignant glimpse into pre-Stonewall LGBT life as it takes us to a New York City drag ball and follows the women through their daily lives. They talk about their double-lives -- going out as women at night but living as men during the day, and about how they take hormones and dream of "going for a change." One talks about avoiding the draft, another about her fiance and another about the torment of childhood as an effeminate youth. "We know that homosexuality is a psychological aberration that should be treated," proclaims the interviewer as the film ends. Shifting to a surprisingly sympathetic tone he then concludes with the provocative challenge, "but what about those who don't want to change? Who are we to judge?" Queens at Heart is a tremendously valuable archival portrait of pre-Stonewall trans women. Their candour and courage are a true gift and this is a must-see film for anyone interested in transgender history. Filmmakers: Jenni Olson”

Thank you 

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Dressing For Pleasure (1977)

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Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me.

Sorry for the absent in life folks. 

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Fakir Musafar 

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The History of Kiki 

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QUEER ICONS - Gabriel Garcia Roman

http://www.gabrielgarciaroman.com/queer-icons-home

“The subjects in the series are drawn from many facets of the gender and queer spectrum, and these images give visibility to a population that’s generally under-represented in the art world. Finding inspiration in portraiture styles of Renaissance, Flemish and Christian Orthodox paintings, the series aims to elevate these multi-dimensional, powerful and proud contemporary figures. From the queer Latina fighting for immigration rights to the non-binary disabled Trans Filipino, the artist perceived these figures as heroes in their own right.  Applying a chine-collé technique to the photogravure process, the artist transmutes his subjects into icons, dovetailing textured collage and photography into one-of-a-kind prints. Though the depth of light in the prints gets flattened in the process, this repositions the portrayed “outsiders” as central to the narrative, just like saints―figures that are inherently worthy of attention, emulation, and storytelling.   Much like traditional religious paintings conferred a sense of safety and meditative calm on a home; the works in this series aspire to provide a similar sense of refuge that’s drawn from the inner grace of the subjects and projected outwards onto a world that might not always be safe.  

Most recently, the artist has invited his subjects to partake in the creative process by contributing writings of their own. These handwritten texts end up being an essential part of the composition, surrounding the subjects with their musings, poems and affirmations. The inclusion of these texts confers upon the prints a depth that is at once aesthetic and, most importantly, psychological. Indeed, by screen printing the text around his subjects, he affords the viewer a glimpse into their mind and sensibilities, further reinforcing the centrality of their position in this series.”

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Mountains - Jason English Kerr

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Club Kid 

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P-Orridge

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Björk Reading Native Story

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

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Cat Woman of The Moon