Iconic Darling; Candy Darling’s Revolutionary Trans Body
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Through her feminine persona and over-the-top, dramatic photographic representations thereof, Candy Darling not only inserted herself as an unforgettable transwoman in the creative avant-garde of 1960s and 70s New York City but also earned recognition as an iconic trans person whose legacy remains foundational in the history of trans visibility. In what follows, I will examine the everlasting acts and strategic images that Candy utilized to unwittingly pave the way for lasting trans visibility and rights.