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Luz (@aphrodite.aphroditus) - Collective Profile | Ann Arbor, US Recent posts: a screenshot of a dictionary definition for the word 'epigene' as an adjective., a messy bed with rumpled tan sheets and two tan pillows. one pillow appears to have wet stains on it., a painting by francis bacon titled 'carcass of meat and bird of prey' from 1980. the artwork features an abstract and surreal depiction of a dissected animal carcass and a bird of prey within a cage-like structure., the image shows a close-up of a page from a book with highlighted text. the text discusses concepts related to political identity, liberalism, and disciplinary power. a citation '(brown, 1993)' is visible at the bottom., a close-up shot of a page from a book, featuring a dense block of text. the text discusses the relationship between intent, words, culture, and direction, with certain phrases like 'the winds are our uncles,' 'palabra,' 'our breath, our spirit, and o, a man walks in a circle around a tall, dark pillar, followed by a line of sheep casting long shadows on a patterned stone ground. the scene is captured in black and white, evoking a sense of surrealism and symbolic narrative., a black and white photo shows a woman holding a large bouquet of eucalyptus in front of her face. her long, curly hair frames the sides of the image, and her hands are clasped around the stems of the flowers., a hand holds several books, including "disorienting phenomenology: queer space and trans life" and "queer in a time of place: transgender bodies, subcultural lives." the books are arranged on a wooden table, with other books and objects visible in th, an ornate, dark green metal fountain with a lion head motif is set against a backdrop of decorative blue and yellow tiles. the vintage water feature appears to be a garden or architectural element., a capuchin monkey crouches on a concrete ledge, surrounded by lush green foliage. the monkey has dark brown fur and is looking down., a low-angle shot of the christ the redeemer statue in rio de janeiro, brazil, against a clear blue sky. the iconic monument is captured with its arms outstretched, symbolizing peace and welcome., a collage of vintage photos featuring women in various outfits, including costumes and formal wear, displayed against a backdrop of text., a woman in a pink bikini relaxes on a beach chair, reading a book under a large red umbrella. the sandy beach is crowded with people, and a cityscape is visible in the background under a bright, sunny sky., a deer stands in a lush green garden, looking directly at the camera. the deer is a light brown color and is surrounded by dense foliage and some rocks., the album art for "one of the greats" by florence + the machine features a woman lying on a wooden floor, surrounded by a surreal and dark fantasy-themed illustration. the artwork has a vintage and dreamlike aesthetic., .
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A screenshot of a dictionary definition for the word 'epigene' as an adjective.
A messy bed with rumpled tan sheets and two tan pillows. One pillow appears to have wet stains on it.
“Night Sweats” (2018) by Clifford Prince King.
A painting by Francis Bacon titled 'Carcass of Meat and Bird of Prey' from 1980. The artwork features an abstract and surreal depiction of a dissected animal carcass and a bird of prey within a cage-like structure.
Francis Bacon. Carcass of Meat and Bird of Prey, 1980.
The image shows a close-up of a page from a book with highlighted text. The text discusses concepts related to political identity, liberalism, and disciplinary power. A citation '(Brown, 1993)' is visible at the bottom.
(Brown,1993)
A close-up shot of a page from a book, featuring a dense block of text. The text discusses the relationship between intent, words, culture, and direction, with certain phrases like 'The winds are our uncles,' 'palabra,' 'our breath, our spirit, and o
Maracle,2015.
A man walks in a circle around a tall, dark pillar, followed by a line of sheep casting long shadows on a patterned stone ground. The scene is captured in black and white, evoking a sense of surrealism and symbolic narrative.
Patriotic Tales (Cuentos Patrióticos), 1997. Francis Alÿs
“In short this power is exercised rather than possessed; it is not the ‘privilege’, acquired or preserved, of the dominant class, but the overall effect of its strategic positions— an effect that is manifested and sometimes extended by the position of those who are dominated” (Foucault, 1975/1995, 26-27).
(Realist) identity categories that construct human experience through pain narratives. Structured pain. The reduction of spirit to the language of oppression. The incalculable to enumeration. That these present as neutral containers or descriptors in disingenuous. They are time and place/space based. Self realization and autonomy lend to those practices and experiences of self that may transcend these. Feelings and experiences which we do not or may not yet have access to. Both because these words do not yet exist or our capacity to conceptualize and articulate them within a discrete container has yet to arrive—is not yet accessible to us. Though, We must ask what the arrival of this container makes possible—for us, And for those who may operationalize it toward us.
A black and white photo shows a woman holding a large bouquet of eucalyptus in front of her face. Her long, curly hair frames the sides of the image, and her hands are clasped around the stems of the flowers.
A hand holds several books, including "Disorienting Phenomenology: Queer Space and Trans Life" and "Queer in a Time of Place: Transgender Bodies, Subcultural Lives." The books are arranged on a wooden table, with other books and objects visible in th
New books 😎🫧🦄👻
An ornate, dark green metal fountain with a lion head motif is set against a backdrop of decorative blue and yellow tiles. The vintage water feature appears to be a garden or architectural element.
A capuchin monkey crouches on a concrete ledge, surrounded by lush green foliage. The monkey has dark brown fur and is looking down.
A low-angle shot of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, against a clear blue sky. The iconic monument is captured with its arms outstretched, symbolizing peace and welcome.
A collage of vintage photos featuring women in various outfits, including costumes and formal wear, displayed against a backdrop of text.
A woman in a pink bikini relaxes on a beach chair, reading a book under a large red umbrella. The sandy beach is crowded with people, and a cityscape is visible in the background under a bright, sunny sky.
Where to eat in Rio de Janeiro?
A deer stands in a lush green garden, looking directly at the camera. The deer is a light brown color and is surrounded by dense foliage and some rocks.
I was the panopticon to this deer—watching from my window—except she looked back.
The album art for "One of the Greats" by Florence + the Machine features a woman lying on a wooden floor, surrounded by a surreal and dark fantasy-themed illustration. The artwork has a vintage and dreamlike aesthetic.
A vibrant pastel drawing depicts a woman in a pink dress, seated and looking upwards with an expressive gaze. The artwork uses bold, gestural strokes to capture the subject's form and emotion.
woman in her complexity
A close-up shot of bright pink coneflowers with dark centers, surrounded by delicate purple bellflowers and small white blooms. The lush garden setting suggests a vibrant summer day.
A group of friends clasp hands in a circle, showing their support for one another. One person wears roller skates, and a small pride flag is visible.
friends
A three-panel meme featuring a man wearing glasses and a hat. Text overlays read 'OPULENCE', 'YOU OWN EVERYTHING.', and 'EVERYTHING IS YOURS.'
junior labeija in “Paris is Burning” (1990).
A close-up, graphic image of a human heart, with text overlay asking 'Do I have to give up me to be loved by you?' The artwork is framed by a thick red border.
Barbara Kruger. Heart (Do I have to give up me to be loved by you), 1988.
A surrealist painting titled 'Larva VIII' by František Muzika, created in 1967. The artwork features an abstract, sculptural female form rendered in warm, earthy tones against a textured, teal-blue background. The figure appears to be emerging or tra
František Muzika. Larva VIII, 1967.
A close-up image of a page from a book, with text highlighted in yellow, blue, and pink. The text discusses the tension between individual and collective identities within liberalism.
“I” and “we” , liberalism and the other (Brown, 1993).
A close-up shot of sand with footprints pressed into it. The texture of the sand is rough and uneven, with various indentations and patterns from footsteps.
lo que la tierra me dio v.2 , 2026
A framed photograph shows a person with dark hair and bare shoulders, their face partially obscured by peacock feathers. The feathers are positioned over their eyes, creating a striking, surreal effect against a plain background.
REN HANG
Album cover for Tina Turner's 'Private Dancer' features the singer posing with a black cat. The image has a dramatic, studio-lit background.
A neon art installation features white text on a dark wall, illuminated by a red neon light strip below. The text appears to be a quote or statement, with the words 'men' and 'all the ways they fix this mouth to the experiment' visible. A portion of
Sable Elyse Smith
This surrealist painting depicts an androgynous figure with multiple arms, adorned with an ankh symbol on its chest and a Venus symbol on its lower body. The figure stands on two turtles, surrounded by a turbulent sea and a distant landscape, all fra
La hija del tiempo (The daughter of time), 1972/2025 by Alejandro Jodorowsky
A group of seven men in matching traditional outfits pose for a band photo in front of a mountain backdrop. The band's name, 'Los Askis', is prominently displayed on the left side of the image.
A sweeping aerial view captures the vibrant cityscape of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, nestled between lush green mountains and the sparkling blue ocean. The iconic coastline stretches out, dotted with beaches and urban development, under a hazy sky.
A woman stands with her back to the camera, looking out a large window at a waterfront scene. The view includes a body of water, palm trees, a bridge, and a modern architectural structure.
Amanhã
A scenic view of a city nestled between lush green mountains and the ocean, framed by trees and an ornate stone balustrade leading down a set of stairs.
A scenic view of a mountain range under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds. Lush green trees and vegetation surround the area, with a paved walkway in the foreground.
A woman with long, dark, curly hair and glasses takes a mirror selfie in what appears to be a hotel room. She is wearing a white shirt and a colorful scarf around her neck.
Olá! Brazil!
A close-up image of a page from a book, featuring text discussing social stigma and discrimination. The text is highlighted in yellow and pink, indicating key points or sections.
Goffman (1963, p.5)
A close-up, angled shot of an open book page with text visible. The text discusses the 'society of sex' and 'society with a sexuality' and references Foucault.
society of sex / society with a sexuality (Foucault, 1976/1978, p. 147)
A close-up shot shows a handwritten note on a brown and white card with the title "MAKE IT COUNT" at the top. The note discusses the concept of shared struggle and structural violence within a community.
one of my field notes from a project I’m doing : Her uptake of the shared struggle is not an internalization or transferance as some might have it. Her plight for her community as a shared struggle + experience (both lived + taken up from stories she’s seen /heard) is an understanding that this - discrimination- dehumanization is not individuated but structural. Her uptake is a nnowing that knows it goes beyond individuated stories— including her own—toward strucural violence.
The album art for Dido's song "Slide" from the album "No Angel" features the artist's face superimposed over the album title in bold, red lettering against a black background.
This is album art for Alanis Morissette's song "Hands Clean" from the album "Under Rug Swept." The art features a stylized illustration of Morissette's face in profile, with vibrant red and orange brushstrokes representing her hair against a bright b
A vibrant cityscape of Chicago is captured under a bright, cloudy sky. The Chicago River flows through the heart of the city, with boats navigating its waters and people gathered along its banks.
Chi-town
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