

Trans Hirstory (w/ Chris Vargas and David Frantz)
Oct 31, 2023
Chris Vargas, artist, and David Frantz, curator, discuss LGBTQ archives, their new book 'Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects,' and the challenges of reclaiming trans and queer history. They explore the increasing visibility of trans artists, the impact of the actors strike, and the process of creating a cohesive narrative for the book. They also discuss finding writers, contextualizing objects, accessing culture through video stores, and Chris's ability to imagine and create things that don't yet exist.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Losing Religious Beliefs and Perception of the World
01:37 • 6min
Reclaiming Trans History and Queer Archives
07:52 • 17min
Transhere Street, 99 Objects
24:33 • 17min
Finding Writers and Matching Objects
41:08 • 5min
Accessing Culture and Personal Reflections
45:50 • 3min
Book Ideas and Teddy Sandoval's Art Show
49:02 • 2min
The Imagination of Chris
51:05 • 7min