Queer|Art debuts its TEE SHOP with an inaugural design by Avram Finkelstein—the artist behind the seminal SILENCE=DEATH mark. For this first edition, Finkelstein presents an unreleased graphic from his personal archives, originally created for his fictional band, The Gender Traitors. The tee showcases a central guitar illustration ringed by the band’s name, with “World Tour 2004”—the year of its creation—rendered in script below.

This tee is crafted from 100% ring-spun cotton and garment-dyed for an easy, lived-in softness. It is digitally printed with water-based ink and fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette and minimal shrink. The fabric is sturdy and perfect for everyday wear–not too heavy, not too light.

The back of the shirt showcases an imagined set list created internally by Queer|Art—an interpretation of what the band might have titled their songs—developed with the permission and encouragement of Finkelstein. Songs include “Outlive These Creeps,” “I Can Be Your (Tax Deduction),” and “Fifteen (And Mad About It),” the latter playfully nodding to the upcoming 15-year anniversary of Queer|Art.

Offered for a limited time, this tee is available in exchange for a donation to Queer|Art beginning at $50, with increased contributions warmly encouraged. All profits from the TEE SHOP will directly benefit Queer|Art's mission of serving a diverse and vibrant community of LGBTQ+ artists across generations and disciplines

Confirmed upcoming TEE SHOP artist tees will feature new works by Julio Torres, Hannah and Spike Einbinder, Lola Flash, Megami, Laurel Charleston, Fran Tirado, and Willie Norris, who will also provide overall creative direction for the project. Each shirt will be released as an open edition for a limited time. For all inquiries please contact Communications Manager, Andrius Alvarez-Backus, at andrius@queer-art.org

THE QUEER|ART TEE SHOP

Presenting Our Inaugural Shirt, Designed by Avram Finkelstein