LGBT Resources

Arts & Culture

A Fire in My Belly

Hide/Seek sparked controversy among conservative religious leaders and politicians who demanded the removal of David Wojnarowicz’s video installation, A Fire in my Belly, from the show, calling it "religious hate speech." Watch the censored video here.

Ed Hardy

Ed Hardy began his career as a tattoo artist under the guidance of the self invented legend, Sam Steward. Today his artistry transcends mediums. To explore the vast archive of Hardy's work, visit his online galleries at hardymarks.com.

HIDESEEK.org

HIDESEEK.org was founded to provide a central, comprehensive source for information about the responses to and eventual censorship of Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture. Visit HIDESEEK.org to contribute your response to the exhibition and its ongoing controversy or explore the archive of written, video, and audio reactions to the show.

Tacoma Art Museum

Hide/Seek, the groundbreaking exhibit exploring LGBT identity and desire in Americana art, made headlines when it opened at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery last year. The show re-opens this month at the Tacoma Art Museum in Tacoma, Washington. For more information, visit the Tacoma Art Museum’s website.

GLBT Historical Society

Often referred to as San Francisco's "queer Smithsonian," the GLBT Historical Society houses one of the world's largest collections of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender historical materials. Visitors outside of the San Francisco area can explore the museum's online exhibitions here.

Pariah: Share Your Story

Share your story with writer and director Dee Rees. Rees's acclaimed coming-of-age film Pariah was inspired by her own struggle to come out and express her true self despite the relentless bullying she experienced as a teenager. Post a video response to help inspire others with a personal story of your own. Rees will select videos to feature on the Pariah Facebook page and official website.