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Artist Lindsay Perryman presents film and photobook exploring top surgery and Black trans masculine healing

artist · 2026-03-19

Artist and photographer Lindsay Perryman spoke at New York's Nicer Tuesdays event about their recent film and photobook titled 'Tops'. The work examines themes of top surgery, vulnerability, and healing within Black trans masculine communities, drawing from Perryman's personal surgical experience. Perryman described the project as documenting underrepresented narratives and connecting with their community, framing storytelling as an essential means of survival and self-reclamation.

Key facts

  • Lindsay Perryman presented at Nicer Tuesdays in New York
  • The presentation focused on the film and photobook 'Tops'
  • The work addresses top surgery and Black trans masculine healing
  • Perryman draws from personal experience with surgery
  • The project aims to document underrepresented community stories

Entities

Artists

  • Lindsay Perryman

Institutions

  • Nicer Tuesdays

Locations

  • New York

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