London’s queer spaces have a shiny new kid on the block. www.queercircle.org opened a physical, David Kohn Architect designed, LGBTQ+ community centre at North Greenwich’s new Design District this week, a stone’s throw from the O2 Centre. Founded by film-maker/curator Ashley Joiner, the impressive board of trustees includes actor Russell Tovey, artist/film-maker Isaac … Continue reading
I’ve never understood the dearth of queer indie-rock bands. As a community, we love music, and dancing and have a lot to say, but for some reason, this rarely translates into good old rock bands. Step up MAN ON MAN. Hailing from New York, MAN ON MAN are ex Faith No More keyboardist … Continue reading
Myno’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
London’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
Queer artist and zombie, Martin O’Brien, currently the artist-in-residence at London’s renowned Whitechapel Gallery, has a fabulous new performance there on 22nd July from 6-11pm. A spectacular exploration of death and immortality, for Overture For The End (As Ashen Place) O’Brien is joined by an auspicious cast of young queers and old queens including … Continue reading
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