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The Smithsonian erased more than a queer Cuban artist's AIDS artwork

By omitting the tragic story behind Felix González-Torres "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), the National Portrait Gallery is setting a perilous precedent, warns art scholar Ignacio Darnaude.

How one trans artist is celebrating Marsha P. Johnson's legacy

August 24th marks what would have been Marsha P. Johnson's 80th birthday. The Advocate chatted with Tourmaline to talk about how she's continuing to honor her impact.

In the Galleries: Boys of Summer

The Pines Nude Drawing group continues the artistic legacy of Fire Island and sets up easels in the Meat Rack.

Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to L.A. just in time for the holidays

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

Black trans femme artists leading the charge for inclusion and hope

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Cynthia Lee Fontaine is telling this historic Texas drag queen's story in a new documentary (exclusive)

The RuPaul’s Drag Race season eight Miss Congeniality winner tells The Advocate about a new documentary she's part of that follows the life of drag legend Barbette.

Why Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick Was My Heroine

Musician and manager Claudia Gonson, of the Magnetic Fields, remembers her mentor and friend — a poet and literary critic, and one of the originators of queer theory.

READ: Poems From WeHo's First Poet Laureate

The city commissioned Reigns to 'act as a champion for poetry, language, and the arts.'

Reno as hip travel wonderland?

The city's image--think cheap divorces, $2 steak, and bumbling Comedy Central cops--is changing as culture and cuisine move in.

Melissa Etheridge, LGBTQ+ Luminaries Pay Tribute to Urvashi Vaid

Creator of change Urvashi Vaid is remembered by Etheridge, the head of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and more for her tireless activism and her ability to inspire others.

Why Tom of Finland's Sex, Courage, and Joy Matter Today

The director and star of the Tom of Finland biopic discuss the legacy and urgent relevance of the late gay artist.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

The Hollywood Backstory on a Western Favorite

Gary Cooper's daughter says her father was well aware of his gay costars and loved working with them.

Virginia’s capital city takes the spotlight as a surprisingly diverse Southern LGBTQ+ travel haven

From brunch in Carytown to rooftop cocktails at Quirk, Richmond proves Pride here is more than a parade—it’s woven into the city’s fabric.

Capturing the Moment: Hugh Steers

Painting in a spare style reminiscent of the American Regionalism painters of the '20s and '30s, Hugh Steers renders the mood surrounding AIDS in the '80s and '90s.

Why Google Doodle Honored Trans Pioneer Marsha P. Johnson

The artist and Google spokespeople discuss the celebratory illustration, which also coincides with a gift to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.

Adam Lambert to Curate Star-Studded Stonewall Day Events

Last year's virtual fundraiser featured President Joe Biden, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Luke Evans, Ryan Jamaal Swain, and more.

Rent Live!'s Cast Pays Tribute to Jonathan Larson, Rent's Late Creator

Larson never lived to see his musical change the world.

Yes, Playboy Supports Emerging and LGBTQ+ Artists

Playboy is launching a new NFT grant exhibition series that gives emerging and underrepresented digital artists new opportunities.

Austin's Gay Film Festival Drops the 'Gay'

Texas's premiere queer movie festival does away with acronyms.

'Glee' Cast Will Reunite to Honor Naya Rivera's Legacy at GLAAD Awards

The reunion is timed to the anniversary of her character Santana Lopez's coming -out.