19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture

19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture

Forging a new pathQueer women and transgender people had a thriving underground culture in 1990s San Francsico — and luckily, Chloe Sherman was there to capture it.The renowned photographer is showcasing her series, RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s, at the Von Lintel Gallery in Los Angeles. Open until July 26, the exhibit offers viewers a glimpse into the roots of butch and femme identities as well as the city's unique queer history. “In the e…