Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLong before the British graffiti artist and political activist Banksy chose to remain anonymous, there were the Guerrilla Girls. Formed in New York in 1985, they are a group of feminist, female artists devoted to fighting sexism and racism within the art world, and their mission of bringing gender and racial inequality in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIt’s been seven years since fashion guru Tom Ford’s movie directing debut A Single Man picked up numerous awards but Ford was studiously ignored by the Academy of Motion Pictures. If the old Hollywood guard failed to take his first movie seriously, they can hardly do the same with Ford’s sophomore film that just premiered at … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterBack in 2009 Tony Hornecker took dining at home to a whole new experience. He is an immensely successful installation artist and set designer in London whose idiosyncratic work has gained him commissions from the likes of The Royal Opera House and The Royal College of Art and clients such as Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOne of the main reasons that London’s GFest is always one of queerguru’s favorite Festivals is that they constantly surprise and delight with the eclectic mix that they curate for this event every single year. Now in it’s Ninth Edition, GFEST (Gaywise FESTival®) produced by arts charity Wise Thoughts , combines all queer art disciplines for the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Seattle Art Museum’s stunning exhibit of legendary designer Yves St Laurent highlighting his 44 year career , is not the first retrospective ever mounted in this country, but it does include some wonderful new acquisitions from the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent that have never been shown publicly before. … Continue reading
