It’s Where I Belong: 40 Years (and More) of Drag in West Hollywood / The ONE Gallery
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- Aug 5
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It’s Where I Belong: 40 Years (and More) of Drag in West Hollywood
Curated by Lil Miss Hot Mess
ONE Gallery, West Hollywood, CA
May 22 - July 30, 2025
Presented as part of the City of West Hollywood’s 40th anniversary celebrations, It’s Where I Belong tells the story of drag in West Hollywood by uncovering rarely-seen materials from ONE Archives at the USC Libraries and from community contributions. Featuring an array of archival photographs, videos, and flyers from drag shows and events, including appearances by celebrities like Bette Midler, Diana Ross, and Chappell Roan; drag superstars such as RuPaul, Charles Pierce, and Jackie Beat; and legendary organizations like the Imperial Court and Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The exhibition also features ephemera from political demonstrations and pride parades and a collection of costume pieces courtesy of local drag royalty and other community institutions.
It’s Where I Belong is presented by One Institute and curated by Lil Miss Hot Mess. This exhibition is made possible through an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.
