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Becoming: Voices on Gender and Queerness
82 pages, Paperback
Published April 24, 2026
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April 30, 2026
So grateful for this publication which includes both art and literary prose on contemporary subjects and identity. Grateful to have been included in the April 2026 publication with my painting #sendnudez which speaks on the commodity of women's bodies in contemporary digital culture, asking us to think not about about we show to the world, but what is left out and where value truly arises in personhood not just bodily, but as a whole person.
May 19, 2026
An Anthology that contains both Poems, Proses, and Artworks. A good book to understand the struggles, and the life of queers.
May 26, 2026
There is so much hatred in the world. Poverty continues to ruin people’s life, violence has destroyed every good thing, corruption is sadly omnipresent, but despite of this grand mixture of ghast that is our life in this wretched world, a shocking number of people have a problem with others being their true self. I can’t make sense of it. All the bad in the world to worry about and raise your voice against, but this is where you choose to draw the line?
This specific publication highlights stories, poems, and multiple artworks from people around the world, who share the same issues and prejudice. Some suffer internally, which to be fair, is completely understandable, but more or less of that has to do with how they are perceived, and what others have to say about them and their community.
Since the olden days, many have never shied away from insulting people who they consider unconventional. People who believe that a certain group of people are ruining and corrupting society. All because their values differ from others. My question is what good has that ever done? Why is it hard for letting people be who they want to be? I’m not alone with these questions. Through their art (as mentioned in the previous paragraph), people have raised the same questions. Living through these insults and discrimination daily will naturally do that.
A few people used imagery, like flowers and colours, to focus on their journey as they explore their sexuality and come to terms with that, as well as dealing with crude remarks from others for simply being themselves; while others shared their personal experiences or were inspired by particular incidents.
“Joy is not denial.
Joy is labor.
Joy is a practice of returning
to ourselves after the world
has tried to misplace us.”
From ‘We Practice Our Names Like Water’ by Gloria Ogo speaks to me a lot. These tender lines are basically the essence of these stories shared by everyone: returning to yourself, especially when the world has abandoned you. Through all doubts and confusion, hatred and malice, never lose yourself. It might feel like a chore, and it is hard when a lot of factors (read: challenges, stigma, beliefs, societal norms, discrimination) are involved, but it is important to be yourself, and to not lose hope, through inner turmoil and outer venom.
Becoming: Voices on Gender & Queerness does a good job at navigating the struggles of queer people, and how they embrace themselves and be their most authentic self.
This specific publication highlights stories, poems, and multiple artworks from people around the world, who share the same issues and prejudice. Some suffer internally, which to be fair, is completely understandable, but more or less of that has to do with how they are perceived, and what others have to say about them and their community.
Since the olden days, many have never shied away from insulting people who they consider unconventional. People who believe that a certain group of people are ruining and corrupting society. All because their values differ from others. My question is what good has that ever done? Why is it hard for letting people be who they want to be? I’m not alone with these questions. Through their art (as mentioned in the previous paragraph), people have raised the same questions. Living through these insults and discrimination daily will naturally do that.
A few people used imagery, like flowers and colours, to focus on their journey as they explore their sexuality and come to terms with that, as well as dealing with crude remarks from others for simply being themselves; while others shared their personal experiences or were inspired by particular incidents.
“Joy is not denial.
Joy is labor.
Joy is a practice of returning
to ourselves after the world
has tried to misplace us.”
From ‘We Practice Our Names Like Water’ by Gloria Ogo speaks to me a lot. These tender lines are basically the essence of these stories shared by everyone: returning to yourself, especially when the world has abandoned you. Through all doubts and confusion, hatred and malice, never lose yourself. It might feel like a chore, and it is hard when a lot of factors (read: challenges, stigma, beliefs, societal norms, discrimination) are involved, but it is important to be yourself, and to not lose hope, through inner turmoil and outer venom.
Becoming: Voices on Gender & Queerness does a good job at navigating the struggles of queer people, and how they embrace themselves and be their most authentic self.
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