Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterNo young queer about town in the late eighties or early nineties could fail to have noticed the cherubic presence (a very, very naughty cherub mind you) of Michael Clark on the cultural landscape. The outlandish costumes (crotchless, latex or sleek and hypermodern creations) alongside daring collaborations (Leigh Bowery/Derek Jarman/Sarah Lucas/Alexander McQueen/Vivienne Westwood/The Falll) were … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMyno’s show is called Oblique Ascension and comprises six large digital works, which explore themes of queer energy, expression and performance. The images were inspired by visits made by Myno to The Glory last summer and, in particular, seeing contestants in the annual drag competition LIPSYNC1000. Celebrating the breadth and variety of drag for … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon’s Deptford art gallery VSSL Studio continues its FACET programme dedicated to the exploration and celebration of contemporary queer art and culture with a selection of new work from London-based artist June Lam.(@assignedfagatbirth) For this exhibition, Lam has created a series of collages. Collage has a rich history in queer aesthetics and has … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLast week saw the Opening on NOT ANOTHER SECOND an excellent new Exhibit that both recognizes and celebrates the lives of LGBTQ seniors. The portraits on display in this emotionally charged exhibition are of 12 seniors who were a part of the generation that lead the Stonewall uprising, founded political group ACT UP (AIDS Coalition … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe current fascinating Exhibit at the LESLIE-LOHMAN MUSEUM OF GAY & LESBIAN ART in NY. curated by social worker Alexis Heller is ON OUR BACKS: The Revolutionary Art of Queer Sex Work. It explores the history of queer sex work culture, and its intimate ties to art and activism. The expression ‘sex work’ was … Continue reading