LTTR

LTTR is a feminist genderqueer collective founded in 2001 with a flexible project oriented practice. LTTR produces a performance series, events, screenings and collaborations. It also released five issues of an annual independent art journal between 2002 and 2006. The collective is rooted in community and collaborative processes without hierarchy.[1]

About

The editorial debates of LTTR and decision making surrounding the printed journal were based on the idea of making a significant contribution to contemporary feminist genderqueer concerns. It was edited by consensus in long-process editorial sessions. Each issue was initiated with an international open call and through interpersonal relationships from within their communities.[2] Each submission was considered independently and in regards to the working themes of the journal. Each issue included handmade artists’ multiples and was published in a print run of 1000 copies. According to Holland Cotter of The New York Times, "The idea of moving art out of the control of the professional art world underlies the thinking of many of the individuals and collectives associated with LTTR."[3]

History

LTTR was founded in 2001 by Ginger Brooks Takahashi, K8 Hardy and Emily Roysdon. Ulrike Müller joined LTTR in 2005 and Lanka Tattersal was an editor and collaborator for issue 4. [4]

LTTR is a shifting acronym; it started in 2001 as “Lesbians to the Rescue" and has since stood for phrases ranging from “Lacan Teaches to Repeat” to “Let’s Take the Role.”[5] The inaugural issue of the collective's art journal was entitled “Lesbians to the Rescue,” followed by “Listen Translate Translate Record,” “Practice More Failure,” “Do You Wish to Direct Me?,” and finally "Positively Nasty." LTTR is dedicated to highlighting the work of radical communities whose goals are sustainable change, queer pleasure, and critical feminist productivity.[6] It seeks to create and build a context for a culture of critical thinkers whose work not only speaks in dialogue with one another, but consistently challenges its own form by shifting shape and design to best respond to contemporary concerns.

As their project expanded, LTTR exhibited the journal at venues including Artists Space in New York City, the Generali Foundation in Vienna, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Documenta 12 in Kassel, Germany. [7] LTTR’s members have also used their bands, poster projects, workshops and sit-ins as media for exploring the political possibilities of feminist pop-cultural influence. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Rethinking Contemporary Art and Multicultural Education By New Museum
  2. ↑ The Journal
  3. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/06/arts/art-in-review-explosion-lttr.html New York Times Article
  4. ↑ LTTR homepage
  5. ↑ Article in Art Practical
  6. ↑ Modern Women: Women Artists at the Museum of Modern Art edited by Cornelia H. Butler, Alexandra Schwartz
  7. ↑ LTTR:The Artists' Publication as a Medium for Performing a Queer Utopia
  8. ↑ ArtPulse Magazine Article
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