Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Chosen Family: A Conversation about Queer Friendships in Art
guest curated and moderated by Souleo
featuring Kevin Aviance, Beau McCall, and Zakiya Collier
Celebrate the power of “chosen families” in the queer community. These friendships often form some of the strongest bonds for those in the queer community as they come of age, seek to form their sexual and gender identity, and navigate being marginalized by society and/or rejected by members of their biological families. These friendships have led to the formation of houses in the ballroom scene, lifelong bonds, and the creation of art and archives documenting queer friendships.
Hear from artists and archivists who are honoring chosen families. Plus, we’ll share photos submitted by viewers of their chosen families.
Co-presented by Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library, Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and SAGE.