In Miguel Casco’s “El desayuno” (The Breakfast) a group of young men and women gather naked to perform the sensual feast of eating. They meet in the darkness of the early morning and slowly shed shadow and clothing. Perhaps they are there to perform a Dionysian feast in which their bodies are integrated with food and nature as a puzzle that brings together actions and observable forms of behavior? Presented with his documentary film Desayunos, it begs the question: Does the video reproduce the paintings or the paintings the video? “I pay more attention to the synthetic edition because the search for an aestheticized documentary is more noticeable there, There is a post-production (Bourriaud would say) that strips the effect, that makes us understand that painting was born from video, that the technical destiny has been inverted, that the old ways of looking are now."

Through a captivating exploration of light, color, imagery, and symbolism, Wilhite delves into the intricate tapestry of queer identity and invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with ambiguity, duality, and constructed identities."Queer Tarot Revolution" presents a series of paintings that serve as a visual manifestation of the complex nature of identity. Wilhite's artistry delves into the spaces between binaries, embracing coexisting opposites and unveiling the nuanced layers that make up the queer experience. Each brushstroke and hue reflects the artist's personal introspection and offers viewers an opportunity for self-reflection.Wilhite's intention is to create a complete tarot deck that centers around queer identity. Drawing inspiration from the structure of a tarot deck, the paintings transcend traditional boundaries between fine art and divination, providing a unique space for viewers to explore and consider the queerness within their own identities. The vibrant imagery and captivating color palette invite viewers to delve into the enigmatic spaces between binaries."Queer Tarot Revolution" is an immersive experience that transports viewers into a realm of vibrant surrealism. Wilhite's use of vibrant colors creates a mesmerizing meditative atmosphere, evoking a sense of magic and transcending the boundaries of the natural world.Kate Wilhite, based in Salt Lake City, is a talented watercolor artist whose work intricately weaves together themes of ambiguity, duality, and personal realities. Their artistic exploration of queer identity through the interplay of light and color invites viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection. Wilhite holds a BFA from the University of Utah and continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression. This solo exhibition offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of queer identity and embrace the transformative power of art.

What a pleasure and honor to get to spend time with performance artist, gender activist, and maestro Lechedevirgen. This one is a little longer in format, but how do you edit an intense conversation balancing colonialism, gender identity, activism, teaching, and survival into a short format? We slip in and out of Spanish, but we focussed on speaking English in the context of knowing the potential reach this audience might have to hear their important messages.

Adam David Bencomo is a photographic artist currently based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Adam came to us in 2020 presenting a unique perspective on the queer bodies of larger men. His humor and light are threaded throughout his different series of photographs and give a perspective that welcomes all types of men into the queer world. Adam identifies as male-ish. Adam uses both they/them/their and he/him/his pronouns. They are in the process of dismantling toxic masculinity and all the negative traits that have come with what it means to “be a man.” Their work deals with a variety of subjects including but not limited to queer identity and subcultures, memorialism, gentrification, public art interaction, human consumption, and human usage.Currently, Adam has been focusing on queer subcultures and what it means to identify as a queer person of color. Additionally, they have come to celebrate radical body acceptance in queer culture by humanizing bodies that do not fit the mold of what is considered traditionally “good-looking.” They create queer art by humanizing their subjects while preserving the unique cultures to which they belong.

You know when you meet someone special. Someone with that light shining bright and full of talent. Robert Rausch came to us as part of Fotografia 2021 and joined the residency program to develop several new projects. His photography is an astonishing amalgamation of painted and sculpted objects which create their own worlds. It also doesn't hurt that Rausch is extremely humble and collaborative in his processes. We got to catch up after some time apart and reflect on how things continue to change but also stay the same.

Perception is not everything. Stephen Brucker works within a fragile world using what appears to be a fragile medium to tell his queer story.

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Season 1 of our new podcast has launched and the companion magazine will release on July 22, 2023! We are thrilled to speak in episode 2 with Stephen Brucker, glass artist in upstate NY. Remove your preconceived notions of what glass art is because this artist puts a queer twist on it that you won't want to miss.
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“Queer' not as being about who you're having sex with (that can be a dimension of it); but 'queer' as being about the self that is at odds with everything around it and that has to invent and create and find a place to speak and to thrive and to live."

There is a long history of art made during times of war which can be used to paint a broad brush stroke over the experiences of the multitudes. If you are studying art history or at all interested in the stories of those affected, you discover the voices of humanity and the inhumane acts of violence live in proximity to life and beauty. Costa Gorel left Moscow to participate in Art Madrid in the spring of 2022 and had no idea he would become one of those voices. Gorel’s art had been shipped to Madrid to sell, his studio lay dormant, his dog waiting at home, his family hoping for success. Art Madrid had proved a success selling out all his paintings, so he and his wife traveled to meet friends in Vienna. On day two of vacation Russia invaded Ukraine and Gorel became a refugee.