Illustrators Show Their Support For Russia’s LGBT Community Through Personal Artwork

Sometimes artwork speaks louder than words.

Feeling both distraught by the stories of homophobia in Russia and inspired by the determination of the country, illustrator agent Anna Goodson wanted to show her support of the LGBT community but was unsure how.

Feeling both distraught by the stories of homophobia in Russia and inspired by the determination of the country, illustrator agent Anna Goodson wanted to show her support of the LGBT community but was unsure how.

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Goodson, being the President of the Anna Goodson Illustration Agency, then realized the answer was right in front of her.

Goodson, being the President of the Anna Goodson Illustration Agency , then realized the answer was right in front of her.

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She sent out a memo to other illustrators asking each of them to create a piece of artwork making a statement in support of the Russian LGBT community.

She sent out a memo to other illustrators asking each of them to create a piece of artwork making a statement in support of the Russian LGBT community.

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The resulting collection, titled "Art Speaks Louder Than Words," is overwhelming.

The resulting collection, titled "Art Speaks Louder Than Words," is overwhelming.

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