@artifacts_movie Bette Bourne and Lavinia Co-op teach about the gay secret language, “Polari.” Watch the full interview, part of our Gender Benders series, at the link in our bio. #artifacts #bettebourne #laviniacoop #pride #pridemonth #pride2025 #transhistory #gayhistory #polari #lgbt | Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents

Got to see the Leigh Bowery exhibit at London's Tate Modern today with Lavinia Co-op. Incredible costumes and I highly recommend it. Only through the 31st of August! Make sure to read all the placards and watch all the films to get the full experience. The exhibit really took me back with costumes by Leigh, Nicola Bowery Rainbird, Mr. Pearl and Lee Benjamin. And get a load of that neck corset--I almost watched her out of her case for myself! Leigh was fascinating, and also a very twisted piece!