Is a photograph art? Why? Why not? For 180 years, people have been asking the question. At an 1853 meeting of the Photographic Society of London, one of the members complained that the new technique was "too literal to compete with works of art because it was unable to … [Read more...]
@TheGayBeards Are Just 2 Best Friends That “Think the World Needs More Love & Laughter”
These gay beards have been spreading their own brand of "love and laughter" for years now –and they are still at it. With over 250,000 Instagram fans, Brian … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Traveler, Gertrude Bell
July 14, 1868 - Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell Another fun lesbian, Gertrude Bell was highly influential in the British imperial policies because of the knowledge and contacts she made during her extensive travels in the Middle East. On a July night in 1926, Bell took a … [Read more...]
#AddressTheNation, ”Dazed” Teams Up with NYC Activist Group ”Illuminator” to Shine a Light on London
In 1991, Dazed & Confused, an alternative style and culture magazine was launched. The name reflected a cultural provocation and the magazine grew to a online presence, Dazed Media. Dazed magazine continues to champion radical fashion and youth culture, defining the times. … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor, Yul Brynner
July 11, 1920- Yul Brynner ''On my tombstone I would like to have it written, 'I have arrived'. Because when you feel that you have arrived, you are dead.'' Preparing this #BornThisDay post, I got lost in looking at photographs of him. So exotic; so alluring; so … [Read more...]
Adrenaline Junkie (& SYTYCD Star) Laganja Estranja Swims with Sharks and Goes Skydiving
Season six fan fav (and most quoted) Laganja Estranja is certainly stepping outside her comfort zone lately. She's still making waves on this season of So You Think You Can Dance (Monday nights), she's also been confronting fears and having a blast, first swimming (cage-free!!!) … [Read more...]
Snatch Fab Pics From Ruben Natal-San Miguel’s “Some Like It Hot” Summer Photo Sale For a STEAL! ($30!)
Say you can't afford to start an art collection? Can you afford a sweater from H&M? The Wow Report's favorite street photographer, Ruben Natal-San Miguel is having his annual Summer Print Sale through July 15. As Ruben says, "Some oldies are back so newer collectors can … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Photographer, Minor White
July 9, 1908, Minor Martin White: ''All photographs are self-portraits.'' Minor White is an artists' patron saint in my city, Portland, Oregon. He lived in an era when being openly queer was not a possibility, and he remained in the closet for much of his life, … [Read more...]
#PictureThis: Photographer Travis Chantar Asks, What’s Not To Like About Naked Men Covered in Flowers!?
Photographer Travis Chantar (who identifies as queer) latest photo series decorates all races of beautiful naked men with "Flowers"... Chatar says, "Flowers are a precious reminder of fleeting, young beauty. I love the idea of freezing the wild, perfect frailty of life in … [Read more...]
“Dirty Looks” – A Month-Long Celebration of LA Queer History in the Streets, Bars, and Venues Where It All Began (Including an Evening the WOW Presents Space!)
DIRTY LOOKS ANNOUNCES A MONTH-LONG LINEUP FOR FIRST L.A. PRESENTATION OF "DIRTY LOOKS: ON LOCATION" -A festival celebrating L.A. queer history in the streets that wrote it- - Local curators, artists and promoters, playing with venues and meeting places that defined queer … [Read more...]
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