![Mapplethorpe photograph The Embrace of two shirtless men embracing. One is black, one is white. Their faces are not visible. They are wearing jeans.](https://blogs.iu.edu/kinseyinstitute/files/2024/06/mapplethorpe-_The-Embrace.jpg)
With many works hidden, lost to censorship, or destroyed, the rich history of LGBTQ+ artists has often been obscured. Yet these five artists – among many others – found a permanent home in the Kinsey Institute’s historical archives, which has safeguarded their legacy for future generations to discover, learn from, and appreciate. Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979)… Read more »