Margaret Galvan

Margaret Galvan, an Assistant Professor of visual rhetoric, delves into the intersection of art, memory, and activism within feminist and queer movements. She discusses how artists like Nan Goldin harnessed their work to confront the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS during its devastating emergence. Galvan emphasizes the crucial role of archiving in preserving these narratives and highlights the challenges of maintaining queer histories in a politically charged environment. Her insights reveal how art fosters a deeper understanding of identity, collective memory, and survival.

Margaret Galvan discusses the queer politics of Visibility. Topics include queer comic books, Nan Goldin's photography, Adrienne Rich's essay on 'Compulsory Heterosexuality', and the Lesbian Avengers. She explores the power of visibility, representation through visual art, and the interplay of text and image. The podcast highlights the significance of visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering a sense of community and unity.

Margaret Galvan discusses her book exploring queer and feminist visual culture in the 1980s, highlighting grassroots and university archives. The podcast explores LGBTQ comics, artistic production, women in underground comics, the work of Gloria Anzaldúa, and Nan Goldin's photography documenting LGBTQ community in the 80s.