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Gay’s The Word: inside England’s only LGBTQ bookshop

Four decades on — This week marks the 40th anniversary of Gay’s The Word, a UK institution that fought police raids, prejudice and censorship to become a hub of social activism. We talk to manager Jim MacSweeney about the fights the venue has faced over the years.

  • Activism
  • Patrick O’Connell

A visual diary of queer youth in America's Deep South

Infinite Tenderness — As an outsider growing up in a religious community, photographer Peyton Fulford explored her sexuality in secret. Then she found a tribe of fiercely open friends, inspiring a journey of self-discovery.

  • Magazine
  • Adam White

Meet the new generation of LGBTQ photographers

This modern love — A New York exhibition – titled Daybreak: New Affirmations in Queer Photography – is offering 12 emerging visual artists the chance to share their views on queer life, love and representation.

  • Photography
  • Miss Rosen

Portraits of Berlin’s queer punks and skinheads

The ’90s archives — Throughout the ’90s, photographer Christian Vagt lived in the city’s squats, where he shot the everyday lives of his friends and lovers. ‘We were long-haired, didn’t give a fuck and definitely hated capitalism,’ he remembers.

  • Photography
  • Simon Doherty

Ezra Furman: 'All queer people have to escape from a prison'

Out of suburbia — The American singer talks radical judaism, building queer-led communities, and why success is just a distraction from making art.

  • Music
  • Michael Segalov

A secret history of cross-dressing, in photos

Under Cover — Sébastien Lifshitz has spent years trawling through flea markets, eBay and junk shops in an effort to trace the history of Europe’s cross-dressing culture. Now, his incredible collection is going on display at London’s Photographers Gallery.

  • Photography
  • Miss Rosen

All aboard the Bang Bus: London's outrageous, queer late night trip through time

A vehicle for change — Step inside the DIY LGBT tour bus ensuring queer histories aren't forgotten. Don't google Bang Bus though, the results are really NSFW.

  • Culture
  • Michael Segalov

Lockwood51: The bold brand making queer-friendly skate wear

Skateboards and jockstraps — After dealing with homophobia all his life, the anonymous designer behind Lockwood51 took action – creating their own playful, provocative label for LGBT skaters.

  • Culture
  • HUCK HQ

The Queer Archive is creating a global conversation about LGBT culture

Space to be ourselves — Filmmaker Konstantinos Menelaou explains how by relaunching The Queer Archive in Athens he hopes to catalyse queer arts and activism in Greece and beyond.

  • Art
  • Alex King

Documenting queer life under Turkey’s AKP party

The Purple Room — LGBT people are being forced to live in the shadows thanks to Turkey’s highly conservative government. In his new book, The Purple Room, Helio Leon shares their struggle.

  • Photography
  • Ellie Howard

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