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Besties arts: curtain up, sound check, arts opening

September 28, 2022 | by Jim Gladstone

It's time to get back out there and enjoy the communal experience of the arts in person. There is plenty in the pipeline from our readers' local favorites in both the visual and performing arts.

Honoring Jewlia Eisenberg at the CJM

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Sep 26, 2022

The Contemporary Jewish Museum will pay homage to the life and legacy of singer, songwriter, musician, and activist Jewlia Eisenberg with a two-part event titled "Fierce as Death: Queer as the Song of Songs."

'Juanita: 30 Years of MORE!' - art exhibit celebrates the drag icon

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Sep 25, 2022

A new art exhibition will feature a curated selection of photographs, posters, more than forty commissioned works of art, and dresses that offer a rare glimpse inside the glorious and fabulous life of Juanita MORE!

Kraven Comics: Fernando Velez' LGBTQ Superheroes

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Sep 20, 2022

The pages of Kraven Comics appear on the surface to be like any other superhero comic book. But the brainchild of artist and publisher Fernando Velez is a comic book by and for LGBTQ people, with diverse queer characters.

Paint, print, power: Fall Arts museums & galleries, part 2

by Sura Wood
Sep 6, 2022

One article simply was not enough to contain the eclectic cultural riches offered this season in museums and art galleries. So, here goes with a second chapter and a palette of shows in diverse media.

Get an eyeful: Fall Arts museums & galleries, part 1

by Sura Wood
Aug 30, 2022

This year in fine arts, women and artists of color take center stage, photography reigns supreme —only fitting, given our city's pivotal role in the medium— and at least one extravaganza confirms it's good to be king.

News Briefs: B.A.R.'s Besties voting is now underway

by Cynthia Laird
Aug 9, 2022

Voting is open for the Bay Area Reporter's readers' poll known as the Besties.

George Platt Lynes' 'Daring Eye'- new biography on pioneering gay photographer

by Robert Brokl
Aug 9, 2022

Allen Ellenzweig's important new book, "George Platt Lynes: the Daring Eye," reveals far more about the gay photographer and his times, nearly seven decades since his untimely death.

'Smahtguy' - Eric Orner's new book about Barney Frank

by Jim Provenzano
Jun 28, 2022

Fans of Eric Orner's popular syndicated comic, "The Mostly Unfabulous Life of Ethan Green" will be happy to know that after several years of work, Orner's new book is out, a graphic novel based on the life of his former boss, Barney Frank.

Chloe Sherman's 'Renegades' - photo exhibit documents SF's '90s lesbian scene

by Heather Cassell
Jun 14, 2022

Queer fine art photographer Chloe Sherman's new exhibit "Renegade San Francisco: the 1990s," opening June 17 at Schlomer Haus Gallery, dives into the pats heyday of the local women's nightlife and social scenes.

SF supe Mandelman opens Pride Month with art exhibit

by Eric Burkett
Jun 2, 2022

At least a few dozen people were crammed into gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman's second floor City Hall offices in the late afternoon June 1 for rainbow cake and a display of art by six San Francisco LGBTQ artists.

Irish Ayes 'Out In The World: Ireland's LGBTQ+ Diaspora'

by Brian Bromberger
May 24, 2022

By explaining the lives of Irish LGBTQ people abroad and contributions of those who returned, 'Out In The World: Ireland's LGBTQ+ Diaspora,' now at the GLBTHS Museum, can help us understand how Ireland became such a welcoming place for Irish queer folk.

Illustrated man: gay artist and writer Dan Crowley

by Gregg Shapiro
May 10, 2022

Chicago-based gay visual artist Dan Crowley is a creative person with a considerable adult following. With his first book, 'Danny, Growing Up Gay & Creative,' Crowley enters the world of all-ages books.

Gran Fury's glory: Jack Lowery discusses his book, 'It Was Vulgar & It Was Beautiful: How AIDS Activists Used Art to Fight a Pandemic'

by Jim Provenzano
May 3, 2022

In 'It Was Vulgar & It Was Beautiful: How AIDS Activists Used Art to Fight a Pandemic,' author Jack Lowery fully explores the history of Gran Fury, the ACT UP activist-artist collective that cleverly incorporated advertising styled messaging.

The art of Ajuan Mance at the Cartoon Museum

by Laura Moreno
Apr 26, 2022

Opening April 30 and running until August 7, San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum presents the art of Ajuan Mance as part of its ongoing Emerging Artist Showcase. The Mills College professor is known for her vibrant portrait series, '1001 Black Men.'

Arts & Culture :: Art

Besties arts: curtain up, sound check, arts opening

Honoring Jewlia Eisenberg at the CJM

'Juanita: 30 Years of MORE!' - art exhibit celebrates the drag icon

Kraven Comics: Fernando Velez' LGBTQ Superheroes

Paint, print, power: Fall Arts museums & galleries, part 2

Get an eyeful: Fall Arts museums & galleries, part 1

News Briefs: B.A.R.'s Besties voting is now underway

George Platt Lynes' 'Daring Eye'- new biography on pioneering gay photographer

'Smahtguy' - Eric Orner's new book about Barney Frank

Chloe Sherman's 'Renegades' - photo exhibit documents SF's '90s lesbian scene

SF supe Mandelman opens Pride Month with art exhibit

Irish Ayes 'Out In The World: Ireland's LGBTQ+ Diaspora'

Illustrated man: gay artist and writer Dan Crowley

Gran Fury's glory: Jack Lowery discusses his book, 'It Was Vulgar & It Was Beautiful: How AIDS Activists Used Art to Fight a Pandemic'

The art of Ajuan Mance at the Cartoon Museum

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