Queer Archive Fever Roundup - Aug 22, 2026

Hi Friends,

Back with our weekly roundup! I have some exciting news that I’ll have to wait a little longer to share but that I am really looking forward to whats coming up for me. I’m feeling really grateful and want to soak it all in.

I’m heading into my 31st year next month and thinking about how I want to celebrate this milestone (lol). Whenever my birthday comes around I usually get a little sad and feel overwhelmed about figuring out something special to do, but this year I think I want to keep it simple and treat myself to something I genuinely enjoy doing and that will bring me peace. Maybe a spa day? Or maybe see a broadway show? Lets see what I come up with!

In celebration of my birthday next month and the start of Virgo season tomorrow:

In Community Always,

Queer Archivist

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1. General Idea AIDS (1989) by Peter Bellamy for the Public Art Fund

2. Postcard for COC’s Shakespeare club in Amsterdam (2016)

3. “Read my lips” campaign (1988) by Gran Fury, ACT UP

   This first image features legendary queer photographer, Lola Flash. This same image is also notably featured in the 1989 “Kissing Doesn’t Kill” poster also by Gran Fury:

   

4. Ad for "Lesbo-a-gogo: a multi-media dyke extravaganza" starring comedian and actress Lea DeLaria at The Duplex, NYC (1991)

5. “Halloween Gala Drag Festival at Pyramid” Flyer (1980s)