Christto Sanz and Andrew Weir are creative partners with a future-kitsch aesthetic that has become their signature. Inspired by their lives in the Gulf – the opulent city of Doha in Qatar – and both their native countries (South Africa and Puerto Rico), their work threads on Orientalist fetishism, without really going there.
Read MoreTake one look at Ed Freeman’s career and you will know that this artist does not like labels. Starting off as a successful musician, including collaborations with The Beatles and Cher amongst others, Freeman moved on to photography with a portfolio so eclectic, one could not even fathom defining him as an artist. Whether rural landscape, underwater, or abstract photography, Freeman chooses fun over consistency, and wins. The one common denominator? His ability to render anything mystical.
Read MoreMous Lamrabat’s body of work strikes with renewed relevance as it consistently blends the lines between cultures, the present the future and the past, and defies all things “normal”, a reflection of a cross-cultural mind trying to make sense of the world, and a thought-provoking glimpse into a future where elevated art and proper representation could co-exist without compromise.
Read MoreAlthough Myriam Boulos’ lens seems purely observational, her mission to shed light on the marginalized and the misunderstood by means of overexposure positions her not only as a notorious Lebanese photographer, but also as an activist. Bold, daring, and hopelessly romantic, her images consistently strike a sensitive chord as she forces society to look at itself in the mirror when it would rather look away.
Read MorePhotographer Lou Escobar has a particular knack for finding truth and authenticity when shooting her subjects, no matter how stylized or produced her projects can be. Her lens prioritizes individuality rather than beauty per se, making her one of the few editorial photographers to have managed to not only embrace but also elevate notions of inclusivity and diversity.
Read MoreAussie visual artist Bethan Mooney talks about her life and work and Bits and Bods: a web series for girls and gender diverse teens she created with Isabella Connelley to talk about sex, bodies and all the awkward bits in between.
Read MoreAurora Reinhard’s work is a deep-dive exploration about gender identity, gender boundaries and gender elasticity. Often challenging, constantly eye-catching, and consistently thought-worthy, her work is a clear testament as to why art can bring society forward by encouraging conversation about pressing social issues, and finding beauty in their complexity.
Read MoreAward winning short film director and artist Eduardo Casanova’s body of work blends the kitsch with the grotesque, resulting in mesmerizing work that you both can’t stop looking at, and can’t help but want to look away from. Indulge in the Barbie fantasy gone wrong you never knew you wanted.
Read MoreRuPaul’s meteoric rise to fame has been decades in the making. Look up any major fashion show, music video, television show or ad campaign from the 90’s on, and chances are, you will spot Ru, such an Easter egg, showing us all how it’s really done... But we weren’t ready yet. When RuPaul’s drag race hit the airwaves, the world could not resist its camp overload and infectious self-derogatory humor. Two to three seasons in, the reality competition series became an international phenomenon, and an emblem of queer inclusivity, cementing RuPaul as the most successful drag queen in history and a cultural icon.
Read MoreToday marks the completion of Sasha Velour’s ‘so emotional’ reign as America’s Next Drag Superstar, ever since snatching that crown in one of the most iconic moments in RPDG history, Sasha Velour has been turning heads performing to sold out audiences around the globe (including Beirut), creating her own drag show “Nightgowns” and making her mark in both the Art and Fashion worlds. Yet Sasha’s biggest accomplishment is the ever lasting impact she had shedding light on LGBTQI rights, and giving a voice to the marginalised members of the community.
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