Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterRecently the ”queer newswaves’ were abuzz with a major discovery of series of staggeringly homoerotic and formally “hidden” drawings by the late artist Duncan Grant. Now with the intention of raising essential Funds to help reopen Charleston, in East Sussex, to the general public next Spring. a very of the images have been released … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatter\Francis Bacon (1909-92) was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery. He’s generally considered to be one of the greatest modern artists ever. A charismatic, articulate, well-read, gay bon-vivant, he held court in London’s Soho for decades. If I could travel back in time, it would be to spend an afternoon … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterGaston Lacombe migrated to Ptown from French Canada a few years back to open his own art gallery which very quickly has become one of Queerguru’s go-to places for contemporary queer art. Over the last few months, one motif has dominated Lacombe’s art – the simple circle. Arcs, hoops, halos, suns and moons, but … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAfter talking with filmmaker Chris McKim about his new doc on David Wojnarowicz one of the greatest queer artists in 1980/1990’s, it seemed serendipitous that we also hear from George Towne about his new Exhibit. Like Wojnarowicz, Towne has made NY ‘s East Village his home and has firmly established himself as part … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon’s most celebrated queer artist couple GILBERT & GEORGE aged 76 and 78 respectively are holed up in their East End home. What they are desperately missing is exploring the streets of London has been their daily life since they met as students in 1967. On their walks they take photographs, picking up unusual … Continue reading