Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterHappy Happy 100th Birthday to Tom of Finland Tom, whose real name was Touko Valio Laaksonen was a Finnish artist who made a huge influence on late 20th Century Gay Culture. Born into a middle class family in a small town in the south west of Finland. Both his parents were school teachers. At the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWhat an International fuss the latest issue of American Vogue has made? The first time in 128 years Vogue magazines December issue has on it’s cover the image of a solo man and IN A DRESS! Heavens above! The chosen guy is Harry Styles, the breakaway idol from the British pop group, One … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Kimono takes centre stage at the exciting new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum (London) opening at the end of February. The Kimono is quintessentially a garment that says Japan and could be considered their national dress. Appearing in Japan around the 1660s and originating in China it became an icon of Japanese … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWhile most of the US was watching the Super Bowl Sunday night and hoping for a sighting of Taylor Swift, the fashionista pack in New York was crammed in to see the debut collection of French designer Ludovic De Saint Sernin. Sernin was born In Brussels 33 years ago, brought up in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterQueer the Pier is an exciting new exhibition at Brighton & Hove Museum and Art Gallery. Using genuine artefacts from the pier itself, such as the ghoul mask from the ghost train and a horse from a merry-go-round, this interactive exhibition captures all the fun of the pier to tell the amazing story of … Continue reading