The Drag Explosion features photos shot by Linda Simpson when she was immersed in NYC’s momentous drag queen scene of the 1980s and ‘90s. For the past several years, she has presented her collection in an educational and entertaining slideshow that tells the history of the era. Video and photo samples are below.
"MAGICAL QUEENDOM"
This introductory video is an overview of the entire era covered by The Drag Explosion.
Photos From
“The Drag Explosion”
Throughout my early drag adventures I carried a camera, which
was not a common thing to do back then. Most of my photos were of my colorful
friends as they joyfully pushed the boundaries of gender expression.
* FOR SAMPLE SLIDESHOW, CLICK BELOW *
