Sorry Girls I'm Gay
GALA Queer Archive T-shirt archive, photographed for Common, curated by Khanya Mashabela, 6 May – 26 July 2023. Image courtesy of A4 Arts Foundation.
Title
Sorry Girls I'm Gay
Date
Date unknown
Type
Archival garment
Digital record
Digital record
Dimensions
67 x 87 cm
Sorry Girls I'm Gay (front)
Though the origins of this T-shirt are unclear, it appears that it was produced as merchandise. The growing availability of pro-LGBTQI+ merchandise, apart from their production by activist organisations, is indicative of the increased acceptance of the rights of queer people in the wider discourse.
If you are aware of more information regarding this T-shirt's history, please feel free to share it with the A4 Arts Foundation team.
