In response to Trump’s address to the nation in December 2025, THE QUEER|ART TEE SHOP presents a design by QA Co-Executive Director Río Sofia that takes his fear-mongering and runs with it. If “transgender for everybody” is supposed to be a threat, we’ll take it as a promise!
The design channels the aesthetic of The Transexual Menace—the direct action group founded in NYC in 1993 that grew to 24 chapters nationwide. Their original tees featured dripping horror-style lettering riffed from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, turning trans panic into trans power.
This tee is crafted from 100% ring-spun cotton and garment-dyed for an easy, lived-in softness. It is digitally printed with water-based ink and fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette and minimal shrink. The fabric is sturdy and perfect for everyday wear–not too heavy, not too light. There is also a long sleeve option available, perfect for cozy lounging!
Offered for a limited time, this tee is available in exchange for a donation to Queer|Art beginning at $50, with increased contributions warmly encouraged. All profits from the TEE SHOP will directly benefit Queer|Art's mission of cultivating a dynamic community of LGBTQ+ artists across generations and disciplines. For all inquiries please contact Communications Manager, Andrius Alvarez-Backus, at andrius@queer-art.org
Rio Sofia photographed by Lola Flash for the 2019 QA Community Portrait Project.
Río Sofia (she/her) is a visual artist, arts worker, and grassroots organizer. She joined Queer|Art in 2018 and became Co-Executive Director in 2023, piloting a shared leadership model that engages a national network of 300+ alumni artists who actively shape the organization's mission and programs. Río is a founding member of Body Hack, a party and mutual aid initiative celebrating trans communities internationally. Her work has been presented at institutions including The New Museum, Princeton University, Rutgers University, and HONCHO, and was recently published in MOTHA's book Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects. She is on the Board of Directors of the Queer Nightlife Community Center and is currently pursuing a Masters in Painting at Bard College.