This is just such a fabulous, fabulous book.
In the bookshop, I dithered whether to get it. Wasn't sure I could indulge myself at the time, as I was getting another book too. But, to be frank, the cover wouldn't let me go, just such an achingly beautiful picture, and I decided I simply had to have it. And what a fantastic decision that was. This book is actually not merely an indulgence, although I believe it can rightly be experienced as that, but it's so much more as well: it's essential.
It's an absolutely essential book. I think Sir Isaac Julien, RA, puts it perfectly in the Foreword:
'Queer Art is a testament to the profound impact of art and culture and the resilience of the human spirit... This book is not just for the LGBTQIA+ community; it is for anyone who believes in the power of art to transcend boundaries, foster empathy, and ignite change. As you embark on this journey through Queer Art, may you be inspired, challenged, and moved.'
I’m reading it
pretty slowly, sort of dipping in and out really, and enjoying absorbing the examples
of the incredible works of art as I go. It’s so informative and eloquent, and covers a range of
themes and topics, as a glance at the contents page shows -
ACT I: QUEER SPACES
Home
Club
Outside
ACT II: QUEER BODIES
Self
Intimacy
Survival
ACT III: QUEER POWER
Visibility
Activism
Love
Queertopia
I cannot commend it highly enough. A very powerful and very beautiful book.
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