“If living life authentically is considered crazy, the only place I want to be is.. out of my damn mind!” ‘I may be crazy but that don’t make me wrong.’ Marsha P. Johnson. Thank you @cobramuseum for inviting me, allowing me to share space, prance, celebrate and reflect on the portrait of Marsha P. Johnsson by Arlene Gottfried. Who was Marsha P. Johnson? She was an African-American trans woman who lived in New York and is celebrated for her contribution to the LGBTQI+ movement. She was often referred to as ‘Saint Marsha’ for serving as a “drag mother” aiding and welcoming homeless people as well as young members of the LGBTQ movement. This photo inspired @ambervineyard to speak out about the relevance of the photograph in our current times. When taken (New York, USA, 1983), being homosexual was classified as a mental illness in the United States. In addition, many people who identified as queer were ridiculed by their society and threatened by the police for expressing their sexual identity. With the passing of time, in some countries, societies have become more open-minded and embraced less standardised identities but a fair and just society where everyone is treated equally is virtually nonexistent. In this video, “I choose 2 quotes because of both their relevance that exists with in my work, my family, the world and my career today. Marsha paved the way.” Clandestine – The Human Body in Focus’ presents stories in black and white photographs about people who have not been recognised yet for their bravery. Today, Marsha lives in the hearts of brave activists as well as many transgender people. We hope that by visiting, you can carry her legacy home with you. Special thanks to Amber ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎 📸 Arlene Gottfried, Marsha P. Johnson, c. 1983. Content Production: @studionul @daan_kemp @aguilar.bru #cobramuseum #clandestien #Arlene Gottfried #andywarhol #marshaphohnson #blacklivesmatter #lgbt #activism #blacktranslivesmatter