These black and white photographs of past Sam Francisco Pride events between 1984 and 1990 were taken by Saul Bromberger and Sandra Hoover. These scenes were among many published in the June 27, 2014 edition of Mother Jones.

For those interested, Los Angeles’s Getty Museum is having two exhibitions on LBGTQ+ culture beginning in June. Note that these two exhibitions close on the 28th of September!

“Queer Lens: A History of Photography”

On view June 17–September 28, 2025

Since the mid-19th century, photography has served as a powerful tool for examining concepts of gender, sexuality, and self-expression. The immediacy and accessibility of the medium has played a transformative role in the gradual proliferation of homosocial, homoerotic, and homosexual imagery. Despite periods of severe homophobia, when many photographs depicting queer life were suppressed or destroyed, this exhibition brings together a variety of evidence to explore the medium’s profound role in shaping and affirming the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.

Generous support from the Getty Patron Program

“$3 Bill: Evidence of Queer Lives”

On view June 10–September 28, 2025

“$3 Bill: Evidence of Queer Lives” celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists in the last century. From pioneers who explored sexual and gender identity in the first half of the 20th century, through the liberation movements and the horrors of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, to today’s more inclusive and expansive understanding of gender, $3 Bill presents a journey of resilience, pride, and beauty.

Generous support from the Getty Research Institute Council and the Getty Patron Program

Additional support from The Danielson Family Foundation