Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterCurrently at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, in the NE corner of the UK is a stunning retrospective of the work of Phyllis Christopher. Titled CONTACTS it is an intimate glimpse at the lesbian community in San Francisco in the ‘90s Phyllis Christopher is an American photojournalist living and working in Gateshead. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWhat is not to say about Paolo Calia’s enchanted, extraordinary life? Sardinia, Venice, Rome, Paris, Fellini, Duchamp, Cocteau: as a child, Paolo became an accomplished portraitist and throughout his various artistic phases – paintings, art happenings, film sets, interior designs, tableaux vivants – he has always managed to keep the innate dreamlike qualities of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterA stunning new Exhibit of the work of photographer JULIAN VANKIM has just opened at THE DC CENTER ARTS GALLERY. Based in Washington, Vankim specializes in creating the most intimate, creative, and beautiful portraits. He was actually self-taught before graduating from the Art Institute of Photography. If you are also a DC local you … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn the Queerguru Office, we are all still major fans of the late great AMY WINEHOUSE who the world sadly lost way before her time. We’re thrilled then to learn that the DESIGN MUSEUM in London is mounting an Exhibit to celebrate the legacy and creativity of one of the greatest musicians of our … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterDame Paula Rego’s fantastic lifetime retrospective, covering seven decades of work is an assault on the senses. Rego ceaselessly manages to shock and horrify in equal measure to drawing out feelings of love, strength, and admiration. This show, currently on at Tate Britain in London, is Rego’s first retrospective in the UK for 15 years … Continue reading
