Lady Zen — Visibility Without Permission
from InResidency Hosted by The Bureau of Queer Art
In this powerful conversation, multi-hyphenate artist Lady Zen joins The Bureau of Queer Art to reflect on their acclaimed film What’s in a Name, a poetic and unflinching exploration of gender, identity, and self-recognition. Speaking from their home in San Miguel de Allende, they share the emotional and creative process behind transforming a penance chapel—once used to punish queerness—into a space for healing and truth. We discuss queer photography, the politics of visibility, the myth of industry acceptance, and how Lady Zen’s transmasculine identity informs their work. With humor, vulnerability, and grit, they remind us that visibility isn’t a performance—it’s survival. This episode is part of The Pride Collection: Chosen Family, a curated series running June 1 through August 31, 2025, that celebrates queer artists building community through creativity and care. Learn more & support the project: www.thebureauofqueerart.com #InResidencyPodcast #LadyZen #ChosenFamily #QueerArt #TransmasculineArtist #ThePrideCollection #QueerPhotography #QueerFilm #50Postcards #ArtAsActivism #TheBureauOfQueerArt #LGBTQCreatives #VisibilityMatters
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