Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLeigh Bowery was a legendary figure who spanned the worlds of art, fashion, dance, club and music. Essentially he himself was the living breathing work of art, his now-iconic designs and costumes were ubiquitous and meant for Leigh, as he pushed his body through ever more extreme creations, designed to shock and thrill onlookers … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterUnless you’ve been living under a stone for the past few years, you will know that the demise of Lesbian Bars, particularly in the US, has been alarming. However, what most of us may not know is exactly how they are on the actual brink of being extinct species. If you thought 200 was … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOn Thursday, August 17th New York’s SWANN GALLERIES is holding an online auction titled LGBTQ+ Art, Material & History. It will include number of stunning original works of art by Tom of Finland and other artists associated with or influenced by him: including Sadao Hasegawa and Jim French. Also on offer will also be rare material from the early … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLinda Lavin: Love Notes at Crazy Coqs ☆☆☆☆☆ What do Nicole Kidman, Kermit the Frog, Dean Martin, Stephen Sondheim, Neil Simon and Antony Newley have in common? They have all worked with the fabulous Tony and Golden-Globe-winning actress and singer, Linda Lavin. Known to millions for playing the title character in the ground-breaking … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatter. For the whole of June London has been ablaze with parties and celebrations for PRIDE Month culminating in a giant Parade on July 2nd. This is not only the first one in two years because of lockdowns and cancellations but it will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. This year’s theme is #AllOurPride – a … Continue reading