1. Camila Falquez

is a photographer, artist and filmmaker. This self-taught artist has had a nonstop career, being the first Spanish woman to shoot a cover for Vogue Spain. An artistic, feminist, colorful component, and surreal touch, drives her take on portraiture showcasing a mixture of cultures and her admiration for the LGBTQ+ community. Her sensibilities towards the subject’s personality transcend the printed matter and live outside the photo in an abundant manner, a feel for each one of them.

Discover her first solo show “Gods That Walk Among Us” at Hannah Traore Gallery in New York City.

Photo via: Camila Falquez/Instagram

2. Muxelandia, a visual and written representation

It’s the platonic idea of ​​freedom that is born through the eyes of the photographer María Elena Valdés. Valdes captures in a detailed and colorful way the daily, beautiful and diverse life of Juchitán, Oaxaca.

“The book is an invitation to co-create a world where all human beings find their place.” The piece brings togethers a mix of mediums such as journalism, graphic design, fashion, illustration and more, to depict the embodiment of the Muxes. Males who live and work in the field but also males, who in a fashionable and extravagant manner, dress like women.

Written by Renata Juarez and styled by Chino Castilla.

Photo via: https://mas-alla.mx/Muxelandia-1

3. VERDI PRIDE

For its 2022 edition of VERDI PRIDE…Verdi celebrates strength, authenticity and diversity in collaboration with “It Gets Better Colombia”, an organization that seeks to inspire and help the LGBTQI+ community in Colombia. The textile studio turns to their signature weaving techniques to display a colorful array of metallic threads in the spirit of love.

50% of the proceeds from the purchase of Verdi Pride mochilas will go towards It Gets Better Colombia

Photo via: Verdidesign/Instagram

4. FUNDACIÓN IT GETS BETTER COLOMBIA

Every day in Colombia LGBTI children, youth and adults suffer from aggression and discrimination because of their diverse sexual orientation or gender identity; IT GETS BETTER COLOMBIA was born with the sole purpose to support the LGBTI+ population. Founded in the US in 2010, today it operates in over 17 countries, inspiring people around the world to vocally share a message of support to the community.

The organization strives for visibility and safety for those within the community offering ways to inspire, connect and empower themselves. From daily content to therapy services, members of the community turn to each other to share lived experiences and milestones.

Photo via: https://www.itgetsbettercolombia.org/

5. KAPP KAPP GALLERY NEW YORK

“Kapp Kapp is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to working with artists to build insightful, vibrant, and intimate exhibitions. Kapp Kapp provides a platform for a diverse roster of artists, creating space for historically underrepresented voices across many media, producing catalogs and original scholarships”. Twin brothers Sam and Daniel Kapp are the creative vision behind this art-filled space. They opened the gallery in Philadelphia in 2019 and turned to New York on Walker Street in Tribeca in 2022.

This coming June 13 ‘An Evening with Stanley Stellar,’ will take place at the gallery where Sam Kapp and Stanley Stellar will engage in conversation in celebration of Pride month.

Photo via: https://www.kappkapp.com/

6. Anything’s Possible, a film by Billy Porter

The 52-year-old queer actor and activist has made numerous iconic interventions serving as a speaker for the LGTBQ + community in the fight for their rights. Now, the Emmy-winning actor is behind the camera to make his directorial debut with “Anything’s Possible,” a John Hughes-esque, coming-of-age, comedy-drama about trans student Kelsa.

“Anything’s Possible” is about LGBTQ joy. The trauma that is often portrayed in film and television when it comes to trans stories is found nowhere in this world. “This is an aspirational story. It’s almost like a fairytale,” Porter says. “We know that. It’s a look at what we can be. That’s what we as artists get to do — look at what we can be and what we should be” shared Porter about the film.

Photo Courtesy of: ORION PICTURES

7. Barbie inspired by Laverne Cox

Barbie has set out to be an inclusive brand in all aspects. Now the company has gone a step further launching the first in history, transgender Barbie, giving visibility to the LGBTIQA+ collective.

The doll is inspired by Laverne Cox, especially known for her role in the series ‘Orange is the new black’. Cox is an openly transgender woman and, in turn, one of the most influential famous LGTB + on the screen. The Laverne Cox transgender doll is black, with brown eyes, a muscular build, and is available in two dresses: one silver and one red.

Photo Credit: Barbie/Instagram

8. Coming Out: emociones compartidas podcast

Spotify presents an original podcast with inspiring stories from LGBTQIA+ creators. For Spotify, pride is about creating a permanent space for LGBTQIA+ people and their stories by providing the opportunity for a sense of belonging that is so central to the coming out process.

In the new Spotify Original podcast Coming Out: Shared Emotions you will find iconic creators from the community to tell us about their stories, experiences and lessons in resilience.

Photo via: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2021-06-09/spotify-presenta-coming-out-emociones-compartidas-un-podcast-original-con-inspiradoras-historias-de-creadores-lgbtqia/

9. Jordi Molla

The actor and Spaniard has joined the support of this community since 2018 when he created his GAY PRIDE ART SHOW collection and it was exhibited in the hall of the roommate hotel in Plaza Pedro Zerolo in Madrid.

Photo via: jordimollaart/Instagram

10. Maude

Redefining the sex essentials industry for modern consumers. Maude is a modern company built on quality, simplicity and inclusion. A company with beautiful, well-designed and affordable products. Founded in 2018 by Éva Goicochea, who was born in New Mexico and raised in California and Michigan.

Goicochea sough out to create the next chapter in the sexual wellness industry: a modern company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusion featuring beautiful, well-designed and affordable products. Designed in the hopes to connect you with your hightest, intimate, sexual self.

Photo via: https://getmaude.com/pages/about