Two Boston artists, Daniel Thaxton and Bernie Toale, reimagined the rhino for a public ad campaign helmed by Gay Media Action-Advertising. This series of ads were created by Gay Media Action-Advertising to encourage the visibility of Boston's gay community. We're partnering with The History Project, which preserves these stories.Ī lavender rhino caused a lot of controversy in Boston during the 1970s. (Illustration by Arielle Gray/WBUR)Įach week this month, The ARTery will highlight a story from the archives of Greater Boston's LGBTQ history. Facebook Email The Lavender Rhino became a symbol of gay resistance in the 1970s.
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