After we wrote about artist/photographer Ben Fink’s new book NOBLE DEEDS  Mythic Portraits of the Imperial Court”, some 10 days ago (see here) we were rather surprised alt all the requests from you for more information.  Who are we to argue, and so we contacted Ben Fink and fixed up a zoom interview.

The International Imperial Courts of the Americas is the fascinating world of the people drawn to having a great deal of fun dressing up whilst assuming a more serious purpose (community-oriented fundraising,) Although this LGBTQ+ Group is celebrating its 60th Anniversary it is little known outside the organization, but that may change now thanks artist/photographer BEN FINK’s “Noble Deeds: Mythic Portraits of the Imperial Court”.  Its the first to showcase the pageantry and philanthropy of one of the oldest LGBTQ+ organizations. Made over a period of 7 years, “Noble Deeds” captures numerous iconic personalities through various dream-like images.

He talked to QUEERGURU on the eve of part of his book Tour.  and when he lands at the Stonewall Museum + Library they are also mounting an Exhibit of the images “The Imperial Sun Court of all Florida”