“Bo” (1991)
Catherine Opie‘s getting a pretty high profile retrospective at the Guggenheim, and it’s no small feat for the L.A. based lesbian photographer. When her portraits of queer people hit the scene in the early 90′s, the “pictures arrived in the midst of culture wars, but even in that heated atmosphere, Ms. Opie’s portraits delivered a jolt. Included in the 1995 Whitney Biennial, they were like shock troops crashing a mannerly art-world party.” The New York Times has some more snaps.
Louis Jacinto, Self-Portrait
Man, I love me some Rudy Bleu. I miss his tighty-whiteys project, but he’s been blogging some good shit. The latest is his interview with L.A.’s Louis Jacinto, a founding member of the punk scene and one of the first queers to document it through photography. Jacinto has put out a couple of books and has a very unique perspective on a movement that has now been commodified out of existence. Props to Rudy for getting the interview and collecting some fascinating pictures too. Check out the interview here and Jacinto’s photography blog here.
The song, “I Round the Bend” by French indie pop act Kid Bombardos is pretty good too. This seems to be the official music video. Downloads over at Panda Toes.
Another contest for loyal TPR readers, this time for the singer for the Indigo Girls! The Amy Ray concert is this Wednesday, October 29th at Metro. It’s all ages and the show is at 6:30pm. All you have to do to get your pair of tickets is answer the following question and send your answer to thinkpinkradio{{@}}gmail.com by Wednesday, 10am.
In TPR # 9, what industry does Joe want to work in when he gets to Thailand?
Send your answer and a winner will be chose at random, you will be notified by email.
Fred Tomaselli, Untitled, 2008, image from Art Fag City
Seriously, I went to vote and there was a line. A long one. And that’s the report from everyone I know who has gone to vote. Don’t wait until election day, as you might have to wait a discouraging amount of time. DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU. Also, there are many judges and representatives that are up for election/retention. For a lefty, pro-gay take on who to vote for, go to TPR fan jendoespolitics for a printable list of endorsements that you can take with you! Find out where to vote early in Chicago at chicagoelections.com.
OMG Michelle has a new song up on their Myspace. “Got Me Open” is a lot more on the R&B tip, and while there is a couple of raps in their, this is more make-out and grind than juke and bump. Produced by Kingdom, this is his most layered to date. Check out his last hard-ass mix, “Club Vortex May 2008″ while you’re at it, and play it at your next party.
The “Studies N Black” festival has been going on at Links Hall for most of October, if you are lucky, then you have already seen some of it. Curated by Baraka de Soleil, the fest showcases a mix of media and art about how “people perceive blackness.” On Saturday, Chicago film-maker Kortney Ryan Zeigler’s Still Black, a documentary about six black trans-men, will screen. In an interesting interview (for next week’s podcast) Zeigler and (partner/producer) Awilda Rodriguez talked about how it is a misconception that black people are less accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles. This film underscores that idea with an exciting take on documentary film-making. Check out their website blackstarmedia.org for more information about the movie and go to Links Hall this weekend to see the movie.
Just in case any of you were suffering from effiminacy, Hetracil is a prescription only pill that can help you fight the symptoms of femininity and homosexuality. This pill is what my dad needed for me when I was a kid!
Hey Lovers. Family emergency here, Erik´s in Guatemala holding his grandma´s hand. Be back soon.
This week, Ruth and Erik talk about cupping and cuddling, wearing heels, and going back to the homeland. The interview is with Joe and Todd, a gay couple who was about to embark on one of the most romantic adventures ever. Erik was lucky enough to catch them, literally, a few hours before they went to the airport and we chatted about immigrating and emigrating, being queer in Thailand, and um, wearing heels. The songs in this podcast are “Offend Maggie” and “Snoopy Waves,” from the new Deerhoof record.
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