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Explores queer craft and the material cultures of LGBTQ+ activism
in Britain since the 1980s. From handmade clothing and protest
banners to radical self-published zines and manifestos, there is a
long history of using craft and DIY processes to explore
identities, bring communities together, and encourage social and
political change. Yet, many of these histories remain undocumented
and are insufficiently researched. This collection sheds light on
these important histories and includes a range of contributions
from academics, artists, activists, curators, and heritage
professionals. Case studies discussed include Greenham Common
Women’s Peace Camp, the Museum of Transology, Lesbians and Gay
Men Support the Miners (LGSM), the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt,
Islington’s Pride, Queer Zine Library, Glasgow Women’s Library,
Queer Journeys, and more. These critical essays and oral histories
are complemented by short reflections from contemporary creative
practitioners including Matt Smith, Tanoa Sasraku, Sarah-Joy Ford,
Rachael House and Raisa Kabir. Taken together, this collection
weaves together an important web between craft, queerness, and
activism in Britain. As the first book of its kind, it will likely
be of interest to a range of students and academics, as well as
cultural producers and creatives more broadly.
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