The Fashion and Textile Museum is about to present the first-ever London exhibition of BIBA: The Biba Story: 1964-1975. This is the only exhibition that looks at the history of Biba, from the first simple shift dresses to the glamorous devoréwraps, sequinned bodices, leopard print coats, trouser suits, floppy hats, and feather … Continue reading
We first came across the work of London photographer HOLLY REVELL when we interviewed the legendary Brit alternative performance artist DAVID HOYLE. He shared with us their stunning photo-book David Hoyle: Parallel Universe which is a limited edition book of photography and artworks emerging from the intimate eight-year collaboration between him and Revell. Revell … Continue reading
If you are a regular reader of QUEERGURU you will know that (one of the many things) we are passionate about is documenting the history of the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, we are happy to throw our support behind a new project in London this summer to recreate a Queer Household for … Continue reading
The 38th Edition of the annual BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival is just about to kick-off at Southbank. It’s one of QUEERGURU’S favorite queer film fests …… not just because it is the biggest in Europe but also because it’s in one of QUEERGURU’s global home bases. BFI Flare is divided into three thematic programme … Continue reading
Frank’s Closet, the off-West End cult stage hit of 2009 is back! Staged at Hoxton Hall, one of England’s last remaining Victorian music halls, it sold out to packed houses and glowing reviews. Now it is to get its first London revival at the Union Theatre, Bankside, SE1, with additional new material by … Continue reading
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