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Original 1994 hard-format exhibition plaque from the Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation, New York, commemorating the exhibition “Diamonds, Gold and Myrrh: 25 Years.”
This is an original piece of LGBTQ+ art history from the early years of the Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation. The exhibition was held in New York in 1994 and is documented in contemporary artists’ exhibition histories.
The plaque features a striking photograph from Pascal Bibollet’s “Turkish Wrestlers” series and is printed in a substantial rigid plaque/sign format rather than being a conventional paper poster.
Details
Year: 1994
Institution: Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation, New York City
Exhibition: “Diamonds, Gold and Myrrh: 25 Years”
Photograph: Pascal Bibollet, from the “Turkish Wrestlers” series
Approximate size: 11½ × 16½ inches
Format: Rigid/hard exhibition plaque
Back: Original vintage inventory/price label remains attached
Condition: Vintage condition with expected age-related wear, surface marks, and minor imperfections; please examine all photographs carefully.
I have not located another example of this particular hard-format plaque currently offered for sale, making this an especially interesting piece for collectors of LGBTQ+ history, Leslie-Lohman material, gay photography, queer art, New York art history, and 1990s LGBTQ+ ephemera.
A great opportunity to own an original piece of the history of one of the most important LGBTQ+ art institutions in the United States.
This product is a rare vintage 1994 Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation original exhibition plaque from New York City. Made of pressed board and paper, this medium-sized hard plaque poster features artwork focused on men in NYC, specifically within the queer culture context of the 1990s. The plaque is not signed and is an original piece from the specified time period, making it a valuable and unique addition to any art collection.
