Have you ever wondered how colours tell the story of LGBTQ+ lives, loves, and resistance through history? Queer in Colour invites you on a dazzling journey through time, where every hue becomes a doorway to queer narratives. From ancient codes hidden in flower petals to the bold palettes of modern pride flags, this book illuminates the dynamic role of colour in LGBTQ+ culture.
Chronologically tracing queer history, Eleanor Medhurst explores the echoing lines of Sappho and the epics of the Iliad to the radiant mosaics of the Renaissance and the revolutionary zeal of the 20th-century queer rights movement. Along the way, she celebrates the boundary-pushing spirit of queer creativity, showing how LGBTQ+ communities have used colour as a tool of expression, subversion and identity.
Dive into this vibrant tapestry of art, fashion, literature and activism, and discover the rainbow-hued stories that have shaped the Western queer experience. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art lover or simply curious about the power of colour in queer lives, Queer in Colour offers a kaleidoscopic view of culture that will leave you inspired.
Eleanor Medhurst is a historian of lesbian fashion and author of the blog Dressing Dykes. She has worked on Brighton Museum’s exhibitions Queer Looks and Queer the Pier, and been interviewed by Grazia, Cosmopolitan, Cameron Esposito’s Queery and Gillian Anderson’s What Do I Know?! This is her first book.
