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“Under Cover” a stunning new exhibit of the work of preeminent gay artist J.C. Leyendecker and how he shaped American Culture
The New York Historical Society currently has a stunning Exhibition that examines the work and influence of J.C. Leyendecker (1874–1951). He was a gay preeminent illustrator and commercial artist who helped shape American visual culture in the first three decades of the 20th century through captivating advertising campaigns including the legendary “Arrow Collar Man”…
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In the UK The Best TV Travel Guides are all hosted by LGBTQ stars
We don’t think that this actually constitutes a major new trend BUT we have suddenly become aware of LGBTQ+ people hosting excellent TV travel programs in the UK As they put their own spin on the places they visit and the people they meet we realize how naturally curious (nosey?) gay people are,…
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Simply The Best : a tribute to TINA TURNER by Queerguru’s Music Editor Allison Ananis
As a young girl growing up in Nutbush Tennessee, Anna Mae Bullock liked to sing and recite movie dialogue to entertain her family – but by age 20 she had a new name— Tina Turner—and a blossoming music career with her partner, Ike. Tina embarked on her career in the late 1950s, while still…
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Queer artist and zombie, Martin O’Brien : Overture For The End (As Ashen Place)
Queer artist and zombie, Martin O’Brien, currently the artist-in-residence at London’s renowned Whitechapel Gallery, has a fabulous new performance there on 22nd July from 6-11pm. A spectacular exploration of death and immortality, for Overture For The End (As Ashen Place) O’Brien is joined by an auspicious cast of young queers and old queens including…
