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Send In The Clowns : a visit to The Bass

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The Bass, Miami Beach’s leading contemporary Art Museum has just re-opened after a spectacular  $12 million transformation by architects Arata Isozaki and David Gauld,with two brand new exciting Exhibits.  With Art Basel just about to literally annex the entire city, it seemed then the perfect time to check the ‘new’ Bass out. At the core of his … Continue reading




Tilda Swinton supports new breakthrough treatment regimes for HIV

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  To mark WORLD AIDS DAY Tilda Swinton gives her support to the groundbreaking work of  ICCARRE and Dr Jacques Leibowitch, the French immunologist at the forefront of a series of trials looking at the effects of reducing HIV medication in the treatment of patients. During two clinical trials involving 94 patients taking the standard “triple … Continue reading




Public Toilets, Private Affairs : an exhibit about cottaging

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Even though gay men euphorically referred to public lavatories that they frequented for clandestine sex as ‘tearooms’ the practice of ‘cottaging’ was,  and still is, considered a shameful act by most gay men.   It was often a last resort for men who could not  express their sexuality …..think George Michael caught in a Police sting … Continue reading



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