The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939, an art exhibition in Chicago, showcases over 300 pieces tracing the term 'homosexual' and its impact on queer identity. Despite significant public interest and record ticket sales, lead curator Jonathan D. Katz faced repeated rejections from other museums, citing prevailing political climates as a concern. The exhibition aims to illuminate overlooked expressions of queer culture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, demonstrating how the term has shaped contemporary understanding of sexuality. The exhibition runs until July 26 at Wrightwood 659.
'The First Homosexuals sold more advance tickets than any other show since the Wrightwood 659 opened in 2018, highlighting significant public interest in queer identity.'
'Katz says that after pitching the exhibition to many other museums, he's been faced with one rejection after another, emphasizing the political climate's impact on art visibility.'
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