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Little Figures Long Shadows Exhibit Celebrates 10 Lgbtqia Icons
Executive Summary
AI-generatedThe Ballarat Library is hosting a new exhibit, 'Little Figures, Long Shadows,' which showcases ten historical LGBTQIA+ individuals connected to the city. The exhibition uses 3D printed busts to highlight queer history in Ballarat from the 1800s through the 2010s. Featured figures include bushranger Andrew George Scott and Ethel May Punshon, who declared herself the 'world's oldest lesbian,' alongside transgender woman Rebecca Norton.
The article describes a local cultural exhibition celebrating historical figures and promoting community discussion regarding LGBTQIA+ inclusion. There is no mention of commercial activity, investment, commodity price changes, or supply chain disruption.
Key Insights
- The exhibit celebrates Ballarat’s connection to ten historical LGBTQIA+ people during Pride Month.
- It features 3D printed busts displayed at the CBD library until June 30, covering a span from the 1800s to the 2010s.
- Andrew George Scott, known as 'Captain Moonlite,' was an infamous bushranger who escaped Ballarat Gaol in 1872.
- Ethel May Punshon, featured in the exhibit, famously identified herself as 'the world's oldest lesbian' at age 102.
- Rebecca Norton is highlighted as a modern figure, having undergone gender reassignment in 1975 and working in various industries.
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