Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Bishopsgate Institute in London is launching the archive of Orlando Myxx a multidisciplinary artist who uses photography, video, and performance for his research which focuses on the exploration of transness as a mental, physical, and cultural experience For the launch, Myxx will be joined by artist and researcher Elly Clarke for an exploration of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterEddie Izzard: Great Expectations ★★★★★ Garrick Theatre. London One day someone will be tasked with writing the autobiography of Eddie Izzard. A hilarious standup comedian. A tireless athlete who ran a charity marathon a day, 6 days a week, for 7 weeks. A fearless juggler of gender expectations. And now an extraordinary storyteller who … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterRenowned filmmaker Isaac Julien’s biggest show to date, What Freedom Means To Me, is currently on at London’s Tate Britain. Julien’s films tell important stories – queer stories, black stories, and social justice stories. Julien, himself a gay black man, has a 40-year story-telling history, including Derek, his 2008 film narrated by Tilda Swinton, about … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWhen a community is written out of history books, they find their own way to share their stories. So Tommy (The Queer Historian) has invited us all around to Aunty Nell’s for tea and tales. It’s a very British tradition but with a very distinctive queer touch. Dear Aunty Nell often said: “The only … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Icelandic Phallological Museum i.e. the World’s first and only Penis Museum has been going strong since 1997. Not everyone has been happy about this, especially as there was even an excellent documentary made about it Now the playing field is about to be ‘leveled’ as the Vagina is finally about to have a … Continue reading
