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Luz (@aphrodite.aphroditus) - Collective Profile | Ann Arbor, US Recent posts: 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., a painting in the style of georgia o'keeffe features a deer skull with antlers at the top, with a cluster of flowers and leaves falling below it. the bottom of the painting depicts a desert landscape with orange hills and blue clouds., the image displays a close-up of a document with highlighted text. the text discusses concepts related to gender, social class, and sexual shaming, referencing academic research., a vibrant, abstract painting by jean-michel basquiat features bold text and figures on a yellow background. the artwork, titled 'hollywood africans,' incorporates elements like 'tax free,' 'gangsterism,' and '200 yen,' creating a complex narrative., a wall display features a collection of framed artworks, some illuminated with vibrant colors. one prominent piece displays the word "progress" in bold orange lettering, while another shows "we hope" in white text against a dark background. the overa, an abstract image features bright yellow and orange light streaks against a textured, dark orange background. the blurred effect suggests movement or a dreamlike quality., a dimly lit restaurant interior shows a man sitting at a bar counter, with a kitchen area visible in the background. bottles and glasses are arranged on shelves behind the counter., a person with their face and hands painted white is shown in the foreground, with their mouth open and eyes closed in an expressive pose. in the background, the ancient ruins of teotihuacan, including a large pyramid, are visible under a hazy sky., a group of hikers walk along a snowy trail winding through the iconic hoodoos of bryce canyon national park under a clear blue sky., a close-up shot of a page from a book or academic paper, featuring dense text with highlighted sections in yellow, blue, and green. the text discusses concepts of psycho-discursive practices, masculinity, and gender norms., a portrait of david bowie is overlaid with a grid of blue and green circles. the text below reads "space oddity (2015 remaster)" by david bowie., a woman with dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera during a video call. she is wearing a light blue button-down shirt., the album art for röyksopp's "melody a.m." features a dramatic sunset sky filled with textured clouds in shades of orange and yellow. silhouetted trees line the bottom edge of the image., a scanned page from an academic text discusses the use of the word "fag" among teenage boys, referencing research by pascoe (2012)., .
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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
A painting in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe features a deer skull with antlers at the top, with a cluster of flowers and leaves falling below it. The bottom of the painting depicts a desert landscape with orange hills and blue clouds.
Georgia O’keeffe
as I walk up to the gym I’m thinking about choosing-choice. It’s brining a new appreciation to this routine I’ve held for the past 8/9 years. One where I’ve actively chosen this outlet. And it’s like a friend. Our relationship always evolving. …maybe our habits are like our friends that we bring with us along the way.
The image displays a close-up of a document with highlighted text. The text discusses concepts related to gender, social class, and sexual shaming, referencing academic research.
on racialized and classed logics of slut shaming among female-sexed persons (Armstrong et al., 2014)
A vibrant, abstract painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat features bold text and figures on a yellow background. The artwork, titled 'Hollywood Africans,' incorporates elements like 'Tax Free,' 'Gangsterism,' and '200 Yen,' creating a complex narrative.
A wall display features a collection of framed artworks, some illuminated with vibrant colors. One prominent piece displays the word "PROGRESS" in bold orange lettering, while another shows "WE HOPE" in white text against a dark background. The overa
An abstract image features bright yellow and orange light streaks against a textured, dark orange background. The blurred effect suggests movement or a dreamlike quality.
A dimly lit restaurant interior shows a man sitting at a bar counter, with a kitchen area visible in the background. Bottles and glasses are arranged on shelves behind the counter.
A person with their face and hands painted white is shown in the foreground, with their mouth open and eyes closed in an expressive pose. In the background, the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, including a large pyramid, are visible under a hazy sky.
Paulina Lavista
A close-up shot of a page from a book or academic paper, featuring dense text with highlighted sections in yellow, blue, and green. The text discusses concepts of psycho-discursive practices, masculinity, and gender norms.
(Wetherell & Edley, 1999) on pluralities of hegemonic-masculinity
A portrait of David Bowie is overlaid with a grid of blue and green circles. The text below reads "Space Oddity (2015 Remaster)" by David Bowie.
A woman with dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera during a video call. She is wearing a light blue button-down shirt.
Working late today 🤓
The album art for Röyksopp's "Melody A.M." features a dramatic sunset sky filled with textured clouds in shades of orange and yellow. Silhouetted trees line the bottom edge of the image.
Gem.
A scanned page from an academic text discusses the use of the word "fag" among teenage boys, referencing research by Pascoe (2012).
On the word “fag” among teenage boys (Pascoe, 2012, Ch. 3)
Thinking about how we discuss and think about “marginalized” persons or “minoritized” persons, in ways that deminish our agency. If our decisions have not been those of hegemonic cis-heteronormativity why would we expect our outcome to be that? These narratives may orient us toward a devaluing of the lives we’re actively creating and may inform psychological distress.
A black and white photograph captures a circular fountain with multiple bronze sculptures of human figures. The sculptures are arranged around the fountain's edge, some appearing to be in motion or interacting with each other. Lush green trees and fo
This is a movie poster for Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence'. The poster features a collage of images, including close-ups of the main characters, a futuristic city skyline, and the film's title. The overall aesthetic is science ficti
This is an oil painting of a young woman standing outdoors. She is wearing a pink, short-sleeved shirt and black pants. The background features trees, a clothesline with laundry, and a utility pole against a cloudy sky.
Marianna T. Olague (CAA, MFA Painting, 2019) Maya, 2019 Oil painting
A close-up of a page from a book or academic paper, featuring highlighted text discussing the concept of 'the gaze' and self-perception. The text is dense and academic in nature, with specific phrases and sentences underlined or marked.
On the gaze (Figueroa, 2013, p. 145)
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
The interior of a New York City subway car shows orange and yellow seats with a digital display above indicating the train's route to Pelham Bay Park, Bronx and Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan.
NYC, the 6
A woman with dark, curly hair poses against a colorful, abstract background made of fabric scraps and other materials. She is wearing a striped button-down shirt and polka dot pants.
Cher is pictured in a blue off-the-shoulder top with her long, dark hair flowing around her. The text 'CHER believe' is displayed at the top of the image.
A hand-drawn sketch of a smiling face with scribbled lines is shown below handwritten text that reads 'I'm trying so mother fucking God damn hard to be chill.'
A painting of Andy Warhol by Alice Neel, dated 1970. The portrait depicts Warhol seated, with his eyes closed, against a neutral background. The artwork is framed and displayed on a white wall.
Alice Neel o. 1900; Merion Square, PA d. 1984; New York, NY Andy Warhol, 1970 Oil and acrylic on linen
A screenshot of an academic paper discussing the miscategorization of transgender individuals. The text highlights concepts like deceit, hypersexuality, and stereotypes associated with transgender people.
Miscategorization of trans persons (Burke et al., 2026)
Two women smile at the camera while sitting at a restaurant table with menus in front of them. The woman on the left has a tattoo on her arm and is wearing hoop earrings. The woman on the right is wearing glasses and a colorful scarf.
A framed abstract painting featuring vertical stripes in brown, white, and black, overlaid with curved and circular shapes in blue, black, and yellow. The artwork is displayed on a white wall in what appears to be an art gallery or museum setting.
A suburban street scene under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds. Houses and trees are visible beneath the power lines stretching across the frame.
A couple walks down a city street past a building with ornate windows. A red cloth hangs from a balcony on the second floor.
A serene reflection of trees and a cloudy sky is captured in the still water of a lake. The image creates a symmetrical, dreamlike effect with the sky and its reflection mirroring each other.
A person sits in the grass on a sunny day, reading a book. Their legs are crossed, and they are wearing white socks and shorts.
A serene lake reflects the clear blue sky and surrounding lush green trees. The foreground shows grassy banks and the calm water is dotted with aquatic plants.
social moral high grounds—that make people forget that they should not be judging another human being. Entitlement, informed by dehumanizing logics. With time I’ve learned to not hand over my humanity to people. It’s not up for debate. Like what are we doing here? Grabbing groceries, getting a bite, filling up the gas tank. Then do THAT. We’re not here to debate my humanity—nor yours. I write this as a reminder to you. Do not let anyone deminish you. Do not let someone else’s judgment create shame within you.
A traffic light hangs from wires against a clear blue sky.
The album art for Orbital's song 'Belfast' features a bright yellow background with a large, abstract, star-like shape in a lighter yellow. The Orbital logo is prominently displayed in the upper center of the artwork.
The album art for Enya's "Dark Sky Island" features a moody, blue-toned portrait of the singer. Her gaze is directed downwards, with one hand resting on her chin, conveying a sense of introspection.
A close-up image of a page from a book or academic paper, with text highlighted in yellow. The text discusses the meanings of fetishism in Brazil, touching on cultural practices, medical and spiritual therapies, and the commodification of the female
Edmonds, 2010, p. 60 : on the fetish & medicine
Coming across a plethora of headless torsos/ and anonymized limbs, I can’t help but think about the commodification, thingification, and the object fetishism attributed to flesh. That this human could be anyone —and that in their decapitated state stand to signal an idealized corporeality. An anonymized corporeality that makes legible the historicity of structured classed, racialised, sexed-gendered, ableist, and ageist logics of desire.
A sepia-toned album cover features a portrait of singer Sarah McLachlan resting her head on her arm. The album title 'Surfacing' is written in script above her head.
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