Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterCalling anyone in London this coming weekend and looking for something brilliantly different to do. The Serpentine Gallery, in conjunction with Stone Nest (formerly iconic London nightclub The Limelight), and Queercircle, presents BACK TO EARTH LIVE PRESENTS: QUEER EARTH AND LIQUID MATTERS This is a two-day festival on Sat 16th and Sun 17th July … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAt a particularly creative moment in men’s fashion, Fashioning Masculinities, a new exhibition is now on at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. The show takes us on a journey through the finer elements of men’s fashion from the past 500 years – focusing on how the interpretation of masculinity has evolved through … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterFire Island…the name of the legendary queer nirvana is so evocative. This narrow sand bar off the coast of Long Island, NY, has been synonymous with hedonism for generations of queers. Writer Jack Parlett’s brilliant new book takes us on a beautifully literary journey through the history of this unique place. His book is sophisticated … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatter\Francis Bacon (1909-92) was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery. He’s generally considered to be one of the greatest modern artists ever. A charismatic, articulate, well-read, gay bon-vivant, he held court in London’s Soho for decades. If I could travel back in time, it would be to spend an afternoon … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon-based artist Kudzanai-Violet Hwami was born in Gutu, Zimbabwe in 1993 and her work reveals a deeply personal vision of Southern African life. Her new solo show at Victoria Miro Gallery shows new work that draws on her experiences of geographical dislocation and displacement, her paintings combine visual fragments from a myriad of sources such … Continue reading