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‘The First Homosexuals’ showcases 300 queer artworks amid ‘rise of homophobic politics’
Published 11 months, 1 week ago
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HOST: Clare Lane
A new exhibition is on display at Wrightwood 6-5-9 in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood that is attracting a lot of local attention.
It's called “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869 to 1939.”
It features more than 300 pieces, all focused on the queer experience.
WBEZ arts and culture reporter Courtney Kueppers sat down with host Clare Lane to talk about it.