Queer Lens: A History of Photography | J. Paul Getty Museum

Queer Lens: A History of Photography was a landmark group exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum tracing over 150 years of queer photographic practice. Featuring historic and contemporary artists, the show explored how photography has shaped and reflected queer identity, intimacy, and public visibility. Robert Andy Coombs’s work was included among voices defining contemporary queer visual culture.

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Cover of a book titled "Queer Lens: A History of Photography" by Paul Martineau and Ryan Linkof. The background features a black-and-white photograph of a group of young people marching in a city street, some holding a banner with gender symbols.
A person holding a book titled 'Queer Lens: A History of Photography.' The book cover features a black and white photograph of a parade or protest with diverse individuals, one holding a flag with gender symbols.
Open book titled "Queer Lens: A History of Photography" being held by two people, with a blue-toned photograph of a sleeping person on the left page and a blue background with pink and white text on the right page.
Open book showing a black-and-white photo of five people, three seated on stairs and two standing behind, in front of a brick building, with a section of text titled 'Queer Visibility' and dates 1946-1980.
Open photo book with black-and-white portraits of two couples. The left page shows a close-up of a couple lying closely together, the woman resting her head on the man's chest. The right page features a seated, smiling couple against a floral wallpap
Open photo book showing black and white images; left page has two people sitting and talking, right page shows a crowded scene with a person leading a group.
Open magazine page displaying a timeline titled 'Queer Experience, Photography, Culture' from 1730s to 1860s, with historical photos and descriptive text.