Quietly Queer in Queens Opening Reception
An exhibition featuring whimsical illustrations of the elusive, but formative memories in the everyday lives of Queer &/or Trans ANHPIDA (Asian American / Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander / Desi Americans) living / experienced in Queens, NYC.
Quietly Queer in Queens challenges preconceptions of loud expressions of Queerness and Transness by focusing on the tangible and tender moments in our lives, whether they're about realizing their first queer crush in the middle of a hallway, first sweaty and confusing handholds with another girl, or the awkward, fumbling unrequited / requited loves we go through, and having them unapologetically on display in Queens, where there is the highest percentage of ANHPIDA in NYC.
The stories featured in the exhibition are lovingly collected though a series of interviews with consenting Queer &/or Trans ANHPIDA, and their portraits.
Thank you to NYFA Queens Art Fund for supporting this project!
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About the Venue, Q.E.D Astoria:
Q.E.D. is the only woman-owned & operated independent arts space in Queens, voted the #1 comedy venue in all of NYC by readers of Time Out NY! Founded in 2014 by author Kambri Crews, and currently owned by comedian Hannah Lieberman, QED hosts comedy shows with performers ranging from the beginner to the very famous. We also have arts & writing workshops & meetups, storytelling, movie screenings, watch parties and everything in between. Our affordable classes and shows are as diverse as Queens itself. With more than 100 events a month, there’s something for everyone.