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On November 7, 1971, @leonardfreed photographed the New York debut of The Cockettes, a Californian avant-garde theatrical group known for their flamboyant appearance, fluid approach to gender expression and eccentric behavior. A new online exhibition by Magnum Gallery, titled Opening Night, presents a curated selection of these images, now available as fine prints. Freed’s photographs from the event capture the backstage frenzy at the Anderson Theater as well as the audience’s eager anticipation of one of the troupe’s infamous performances. Throughout the 1960s, Freed increasingly turned his lens towards social injustice and marginalized groups. In the wake of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, his documentation of LGBTQ+ communities became part of a wider body of work reflecting his commitment to highlighting issues of civil rights and inequality in the United States. 🔗 Discover Opening Night at the link in the @magnumphotos bio. PHOTOS: (1) Jayne County with The Cockettes. Backstage at the Anderson Theater. New York City. 1971. (2) The Cockettes backstage at the Anderson Theater #10. New York City. 1971. (3) The Cockettes backstage at the Anderson Theater #9. New York City. 1971. (4) Audience members. The Cockettes at the Anderson Theater. New York City. 1971. (5) The Cockettes backstage at the Anderson Theater #8. New York City. 1971. (6) The Cockettes and a police officer. New York City. 1971. © @leonardfreed / Magnum Photos
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