Entertainment :: Fine Arts

Photo of Afghan Girl Imitates Art

Monday May 14, 2012
Sometime life imitates art, and when that happens, it is impossible not to pay attention. This time it was the work of a combat photographer who captured an agonizing cry that has been immortalized in a digital version of the world’s most famous scream.
Lovers and life partners John Burnside and Harry Hay in 1979. (Photo: Harry Hay Papers, James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library)

’Radically Gay: The Life of Harry Hay’ Shows at SF Main Library

By Sura Wood | Friday May 4, 2012
The exhibition, now at the San Francisco Main Library Gallery, brings its subject to life on the centennial of his birth, and illuminates the intersection of activism and personal biography, political conscience and humanity.

NY Exhibit Focuses on Early Career of Keith Haring

By Ula Ilnyrzky | Saturday Mar 24, 2012
In a new Keith Haring exhibition that focuses on the late artist’s early career, Haring’s creative energy is instantly felt through his seemingly pulsating kaleidoscope-like designs.

The Art of the Black Party, at the Center One Night Only

By Steve Weinstein | Wednesday Mar 7, 2012
’Art + Sin’ brings 3 decades of Black Party posters, Robert Zash’s portraits of party attendees, original artwork & artists together to celebrate this rite of spring for one night only, Thursday, March 8, at NYC’s LGBT Center.

Artist Designs Gay-Friendly Wedding-Themed Canadian Coin

By Jason St. Amand | Friday Jan 27, 2012
Canada’s Royal Mint called upon Toronto-based artist Gary Taxali to design six coins for the country, and one of the quarters is a genderless-wedding themed, celebrating same-sex marriage.

Queen Elizabeth Elevates Artist David Hockney

By Steve Weinstein | Friday Jan 6, 2012
David Hockney, whose paintings of beautiful boys in shimmering Los Angeles swimming pools have become icons & who is considered Britain’s greatest living artist, has been named to the ultra-prestigious Order of Merit in the Queen’s New Year’s Honors List.

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By Steve Weinstein | Monday Dec 12, 2011
After two sold-out seasons in Ptown, this two-(wo)man review of contemporary dance divas has more energy than any 4 Broadway shows. Backed by 4 dancers, terrific choreography & split-second timing, it had the audience cheering throughout. So will you.

The Life and Death of Vincent van Gogh, Part 1

Tuesday Oct 18, 2011
His paintings are among the most well-known in the world, just like the story of his life and death: Vincent van Gogh was a troubled genius who killed himself.

Rick Day & Matinée :: It’s Time to Play!

By JC Alvarez | Thursday Oct 6, 2011
Matinée and photographer Rick Day want you to come out and play this Saturday night to celebrate the launch of the new book by Rick Day..."Players Two"! Ready to score?

Lesbians Seeing Lesbians at Leslie/Lohman Museum

By Winnie McCroy | Sunday Sep 18, 2011
LGBT photographers Cathy Cade & Joan E. Biren join curators Ilana Eloit & Jonathan D. Katz on September 15 at the Leslie/Lohman Museum for a panel on the exhibit, "Lesbians Seeing Lesbians: Building Community in Early Feminist Photography."