The Art of Resistance

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The Art of Resistance

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How did this particular form of queer art and culture come to be? How did queer people across centuries find solace and support in these underground and public scenes? And how did the magnificent art of ballroom, and the houses that formed around it, create a powerful form of resistance that continues to defy anyone who tries to erase it? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. The show is made by Rebel Yell Creative and Amy Lee Lillard. To make art that matters, every creative person needs support. Find yours at RebelYellCreative.com. _____ Get full episode transcript and sources at RebelYellCreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Get show notes + more art as resistance! Visit artofresistance.space for a free weekly newsletter about art as resistance, plus episode show notes, video, and audio.

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