Lesbian Life, Love, and Community in NYC Exhibition Opening Reception

In celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week, The Center presents Lesbian Life, Love, and Community in NYC—a collection of photos capturing the power, pleasure, and presence of lesbian life and culture in New York City. The lesbians behind these images showcase their vibrant community through their lenses. With diverse backgrounds, each artist brings a unique perspective on what it means to live and love as a lesbian in NYC. 

Join us for the exhibition's opening night, featuring a dance party with DJ Dimple, followed by a complimentary happy hour hosted at Henrietta Hudson for event attendees.

On view through May 24.

Featured Artists

Eva Woolridge (she/her) is a photographer and filmmaker weaving her Black-American and Chinese-American heritage into explorations of femininity and identity across queer nightlife photography, photojournalism, and studio portraiture. A recipient of the Leica Women in Foto Award, she has exhibited internationally and domestically in NYC, Boston, and the Leica Gallery LA. Her work appears in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Harper’s Bazaar, and The Boston Globe; she speaks on racial equity and serves on APA’s national board.

Handsome (they/he) is an NYC based transexual loverboy menace who roams the streets of the West Village with a point-and-shoot camera, a band of queers, and a desire to capture and expand their world. Handsome’s work highlights a happy queer narrative of finding oneself, chosen family, and unabashed queer love and joy. Community is everything to Handsome, so when they are not photographing their little gay family, they can usually be found slinging drinks, checking IDs, and giving free therapy (kidding) at the iconic Cubbyhole.

Jules Diaz Petta (she/they) is a Brooklyn-based photographer originally from Cali, Colombia and raised in Guatemala City. She holds a BA from NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Studies and an MA in Fashion Film and Photography from Paris College of Art. Their work spans portrait, fashion, editorial, and branding, with analog photography as a core part of their practice.