Abstract The Museum of Sexual Diversity in São Paulo was created in 2012 following public demand by LGBTQI+ activists, who wanted to preserve the memory of fallen comrades during the 1980s AIDS epidemic. When Brazil became more democratic after 1989, sexual minorities increasingly advocated for their interests and fought for their rights. One outcome of this change was the creation of the Museum of Sexual Diversity, opened in a busy underground station in the city centre. It promotes queer art, social meetings, and visibility events. It educates the public about sexual identities and fights for human rights. The article offers a general overview of the Museum of Sexual Diversity and its recent history, describing the constant struggle of ‘strange queer bodies’ and their fight for representation and visibility amid repressive political and social contexts in Brazil. The article draws on the personal experiences and observations of the museum’s founder and director.

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奇怪的酷儿身体：巴西圣保罗的性多样性博物馆

摘要 圣保罗的性多样性博物馆于 2012 年应 LGBTQI+ 活动家的公众要求而创建，他们希望在 1980 年代艾滋病流行期间保存对阵亡同志的记忆。当巴西在 1989 年后变得更加民主时，性少数群体越来越多地倡导他们的利益并争取他们的权利。这一变化的一个结果是在市中心一个繁忙的地铁站开设了性多样性博物馆。它促进酷儿艺术、社交会议和知名度活动。它教育公众关于性身份和争取人权的知识。这篇文章概述了性多样性博物馆及其近期历史，描述了“奇怪的酷儿团体”在巴西压抑的政治和社会背景下为代表权和知名度而不断进行的斗争。文章借鉴了博物馆创始人和馆长的个人经历和观察。