TRANSCEND:
CELEBRATING IDENTITY, COURAGE, AND ALLYSHIP
Our photo essay "Transcend" follows twin drag queens Jade and Angel Acosta as they hosted their alternative drag event "Tainted" at Gramps in October of 2025.
Gramps Wynwood has been home to all kinds of drag events over the past 13 years. It is one of three Miami drag venues to announce their closure in 2025 alone. They are set to close their doors in January 2026
Jade and Angel Acosta, twin queens, started performing March 2025. “This definitely isn’t the easiest industry, but it’s my dream to do it,” said Angel.
Long nights are part of life for drag performers. On this day, Jade and Angel wrapped up around midnight, tired but dedicated to their craft. Amid the challenges, they keep performing, both to earn a living and to remain part of the drag community they care about.
Gramps Wynwood has been home to all kinds of drag events over the past 13 years. It is one of three Miami drag venues to announce their closure in 2025 alone. They are set to close their doors in January 2026