In the 1970s and ’80s, lesbian separatist communities produced a visual culture that spread across the country in the mail and on the shelves of feminist bookstores.

Raechel Herron Root
Raechel Herron Root is a writer and graduate student in art history at the University of Oregon. Her writing and research examines contemporary art that deals with issues of space, place, urbanism, and the built environment.
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Shining a Light on Portland’s Art Scene: 10 Exciting Venues in the Rose City
This compilation of venues ranges from stalwart museums to emerging artists’ collectives, offering a cross-section of the spaces defining art in Portland now.