Sex workers in New York City took their message to the streets with the Sex Workers’ Pop-Up, which showcases art by activists who are demanding the decriminalization and destigmatization of the sex work industry. The pop-up puts authentic sex workers’ stories on display, bringing the underground nature of sex work out into the public arena as a way to show that “sex work is work.” The art raises awareness about the issues that sex workers face from not having legal rights or workers benefits.
The most marginalized sex workers are women of color and trans women, so much of the artwork shows viewers who these people really are, letting them see who would be directly affected by the policy change. There’s also a room full of red umbrellas, which has symbolized the beauty and strength of sex workers’ rights since 2010. The work featured in the pop-up is risque and thought-provoking, urging viewers to think about sex work from a more compassionate and nuanced perspective.
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