The Drag Explosion
NEW YORK CITY'S DRAG SCENE OF THE 1980s and '90s
PHOTOS BY LINDA SIMPSON
New!
“The Drag Explosion” at The Tom of Finland
Art & Culture Festival
Linda Simpson presents her drag-centric slideshow in Los Angeles at the world’s largest erotic art fair.
Sun, 12/1 at 4pm PST.
Tickets for festival here.
NOW ON SALE! TWO NEW BOOKS!
The Drag Explosion: Greatest Hits
(Exceptional photos from Linda Simpson’s collection)
Mighty Warriors
(Featuring guys from Linda’s social circle in the 1980s and ‘90s)
For sale in NYC at:
Bookmarc, 400 Bleecker St
Karma Bookstore, 136 E 3rd St
Village Works, 12 St. Mark’s Pl
Thank you for visiting my photographic tribute to NYC’s drag scene of the 1980s and ‘90s.
Back then, as a young drag queen myself, I carried a camera, which was a rare thing to do. Although I was a complete amateur, I got tons of great shots. My photos document the rise and fall of a golden era that paved the way for today’s drag renaissance.
Today, I share my photos in my acclaimed slideshow The Drag Explosion, which I’ve presented internationally at art spaces, theaters and colleges. The project has also spawned several books.
It’s a joy for me to share my photos with people of all ages. Please know that I’m available for you, too.
Linda Simpson
P.S. My personal website is LindaSimpson.org