Queer
Exploring the secret history of queer gaming
Rainbow arcade — There’s an idea that the gaming community is dominated by straight, cis men – but a new exhibition wants to debunk that myth.
Written by: Megan Wallace
Gay’s The Word: inside England’s only LGBTQ bookshop
Four decades on — This week marks the 40th anniversary of Gay’s The Word, a UK institution that fought police raids, prejudice and censorship to become a hub of social activism. We talk to manager Jim MacSweeney about the fights the venue has faced over the years.
Written by: Patrick O’Connell
A visual diary of queer youth in America's Deep South
Infinite Tenderness — As an outsider growing up in a religious community, photographer Peyton Fulford explored her sexuality in secret. Then she found a tribe of fiercely open friends, inspiring a journey of self-discovery.
Written by: Adam White
Meet the new generation of LGBTQ photographers
This modern love — A New York exhibition – titled Daybreak: New Affirmations in Queer Photography – is offering 12 emerging visual artists the chance to share their views on queer life, love and representation.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Portraits of Berlin’s queer punks and skinheads
The ’90s archives — Throughout the ’90s, photographer Christian Vagt lived in the city’s squats, where he shot the everyday lives of his friends and lovers. ‘We were long-haired, didn’t give a fuck and definitely hated capitalism,’ he remembers.
Written by: Simon Doherty
Ezra Furman: 'All queer people have to escape from a prison'
Out of suburbia — The American singer talks radical judaism, building queer-led communities, and why success is just a distraction from making art.
Written by: Michael Segalov
A secret history of cross-dressing, in photos
Under Cover — Sébastien Lifshitz has spent years trawling through flea markets, eBay and junk shops in an effort to trace the history of Europe’s cross-dressing culture. Now, his incredible collection is going on display at London’s Photographers Gallery.
Written by: Miss Rosen
All aboard the Bang Bus: London's outrageous, queer late night trip through time
A vehicle for change — Step inside the DIY LGBT tour bus ensuring queer histories aren't forgotten. Don't google Bang Bus though, the results are really NSFW.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Lockwood51: The bold brand making queer-friendly skate wear
Skateboards and jockstraps — After dealing with homophobia all his life, the anonymous designer behind Lockwood51 took action – creating their own playful, provocative label for LGBT skaters.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Queer Archive is creating a global conversation about LGBT culture
Space to be ourselves — Filmmaker Konstantinos Menelaou explains how by relaunching The Queer Archive in Athens he hopes to catalyse queer arts and activism in Greece and beyond.
Written by: Alex King