The Fairer Sex
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Copy number Shelfmark Shelf mark R073146 Ned. Fotomuseum Ned. fotomuseum
TitleThe Fairer Sex
Author
Edition[nummer] 121
[tijdschrift; titel] APERTURE
[tijdschrift; pagina] 6-13
Iconographic keywords
Year of publication1990
Materialartikel
Document TypeArticle
Subjectdocumentaire fotografie, Fotojournalistiek, Representatie van seksuele verschillen, Seksualiteit en fotografie, Maatschappij en fotografie
Geographical keywordNew York
Abstract
Introduction to the world of Harlem drag fashion balls: Black
and Latino gay fashion shows, in existence since at least the
Twenties. Topics discussed: how these ball are organised;
competition in various gender-generated categories, providing a
huge range of competition for every sex, shape and size; the
concept of 'Realness' used to determine prizes. Illustrated with
photographs by Nan Goldin (from the 70's) and Sylvia Plachy
(1988).
and Latino gay fashion shows, in existence since at least the
Twenties. Topics discussed: how these ball are organised;
competition in various gender-generated categories, providing a
huge range of competition for every sex, shape and size; the
concept of 'Realness' used to determine prizes. Illustrated with
photographs by Nan Goldin (from the 70's) and Sylvia Plachy
(1988).
| Copy number | R073146 |
| Institution name | |
| Shelf mark | Ned. fotomuseum |