Friends, Gay and Lesbian Pride Rally, Diversey Parkway, Lincoln Park, Chicago
Entry/Object ID
2021.03c
Description
Two women smiling into the camera at a pride parade in Chicago, 1980.
Context
Mexican-born artist and educator Diana Solís has lived in Chicago for the past 40 years where she pursued a career in photojournalism for various local newspapers and publications. The photographs in this series document Solís and her friends, as well as scenes from Pride parades and Gay and Lesbian rallies from 1970s to the 1990s. As a young Mexicana/Chicana photographer during this period, Solís’ life and work were very interconnected with the social and political struggles of the LGBTQ+ and women’s communities in Chicago.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.03
Source or Donor
Solís, Diana
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Credit Line
Collection of DePaul Art Museum, Art Acquisition Endowment Fund, Courtesy of the artist
