LGBTQ Artists and Subjects

To whatever degree their sexual identities are evident or suggested, LGBTQ artists have contributed immeasurably to the breadth and diversity of American culture. But between 1964 and 1982, when the works in this online gallery were created, homosexual activity between consenting adults was illegal in most states. However, attitudes have shifted rapidly in the last ten years. In 2014, Reynolda House added a Diversity Statement to its Guiding Principles that affirms the Museum’s commitment to respecting and welcoming the self-defining differences among all people.