Raised in New York’s Lower East Side, Donna Gottschalk grew up amid the social movements of the 1960s and 70s. Working from within lesbian, trans and gay activist circles, she created intimate photographs of her chosen family — friends, lovers, siblings and fellow organisers — at a time when queer relationships were still criminalised in the United States, offering a rare portrait of everyday life lived on the margins.  

This tour explores Gottschalk’s approach to photography, from domestic scenes and photobooth portraits to moments of rest, affection and resistance. It also considers the exhibition’s dialogue with writer Hélène Giannecchini, whose texts open new readings of the work. 

Led by Clare Grafik, Head of Exhibitions at The Photographers' Gallery. 

No booking necessary, free with exhibition entry.