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What if AIDS had never happened?

Mexican activist/filmmaker  Leo Herrera is known for his queer viral films that tackle issues of queer politics, sex, HIV stigma, and history.  His latest work which is the centerpiece of Fathers Project is a short film that he directed & wrote with the collaboration of queer artists, musicians, and performers as well as the GLBT … Continue reading

What if Hollywood told the truth?

  If Hollywood really told us the truth about their films and made sure their posters called it as it really was, would we still go see the movies anyway? The very talented funny guys at TheShiznit.co.uk turned their attention to all of this year’s Oscar Nominated films, and these are a few examples of their take on … Continue reading

What if you were disowned for being gay?

  When  Josh came out as gay to his Jehovah Witness family and told them about his boyfriend, they asked him to leave home and then totally disowned him.  He was one of the lucky ones who managed to replace his biological family with a new ‘logical‘ one who befriended him on London’s gay scene.  His story at least had … Continue reading

What is LGBTQ art?

There is a wonderful new Course at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum  next month which addresses the whole issue of what is LGBTQ art.  It is a question that goes to the nature of art itself as well as LGBTQ identities and cultures. By using key objects in  V&A’s rather magnificent collection, the course will … Continue reading

What is Queer photography? Round Hole Square Peg may have the answer.

  So what is Queer photography?   Round Hole Square Peg is a juried, international photography competition that is an ongoing quest to discover original visual archetypes for a changing society. An exhibit of its 3rd edition opened last weekend in the Long Hall Gallery in Plummer Park in West Hollywood. The winners were selected by jurors Laura … Continue reading

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