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Photo representations of the realities I live off and onstage is apparently striking chords for some, so I wanted to post my recent chest-feeding & semi-nude performance shots side-by-side for perpetuity here, and explain why:  Exposing my breasts onstage during “Perle Noire: Meditations for Joséphine” is not arbitrary. An aspect of Joséphine Baker that remains powerful for me was her exploration of liberation in every respect; and exposing her naked body was one tool she used to do so. Of course, because of the culture she traversed—much centered in patriarchy and misogyny— exploitation and objectification were unavoidable. We may never......