Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterNaked Boys Reading is just about to celebrate its 6th Birthday. That’s 218 readers in London alone, over 50 events, and a community that’s grown to 4 countries. That is a lot of reading and a lot of naked flesh.. The theme for the Anniversary event is Hustling …..of course. Hosted by NBR Founder Dr … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterDrag: Self Portraits and Body Politics ☆☆ Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, London They were queuing round the block on Wednesday for the private view of “Drag: Self Portraits and Body Politics” at the newly reopened Hayward Gallery. It features the work of more than 30 artists who have used drag to explore or … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon’s 166 year old Victoria and Albert Museum (known around the globe as the V&A) is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design. Currently the home of stunning Frida Kahlo Exhibit, the Museum’s extensive Fashion Department has 28000 items in its collection, including for example the largest compilation of Vivienne Westwood designs it acquired from a private collector. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAnd Tell Sad Stories of the Deaths of Queens ☆☆☆☆☆ Mr Delaney (superbly played by Luke Mullins; delicate but tense like an over wound watch) is a successful interior decorator and landlord, who transforms into Candy when he has gentlemen company in the stifling deep south of New Orleans. Tonight he has brought home Karl, … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn his review of 30 years of gay, pop culture, Paul Flynn begins with an auspicious moment in 1984 and the confluence of two, groundbreaking songs. “Smalltown Boy” by Bronksi Beat and “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, were released in the same year. The former was an achingly beautiful take on the pressures of … Continue reading
