Famous gay painters

Some LGBTQA+ artists have achieved world-renowned fame: Tom of Finland, David Hockney, Claude Cahun, and Glück, to name a few. However, there are many others whose work is less well-known but who provide important glimpses into the lives and struggles of their community. These artists showcase the sexual, secretive, radical/political, and heart wrenching-moments that many, if not all, members in the community have experienced. Moreover, there is still a stigma that clouds over both LGBTQA+ artists and the art itself. Fortunately, here at Thomas J. Watson Library, we collect an encyclopedic and comprehensive collection of materials on the history of art in the world. Our online catalogue provides a great starting place to find an ample amount of materials to scout LGBTQA+ art. Here are a few to get you started!

Jarrett Key is a Brooklyn-based visual artist. In his artist's novel Trans (see above), Key explores signs and symbols with relation to transgender and gender identities and public restrooms.

Zanele Muholui is a South African artist whose photobook, Face

9 Queer Artists Who Changed the History of Modern Art Forever

The phenomenon of queer art has a long history that was ignored by historians for centuries. As Western urban life developed, queer artists were looking for their place in new environments. For some, establishing and expressing one’s identity was a political act, while others avoided attracting attention and referencing their personal lives. Below are 9 wonderful queer artists that made a lasting impact on the history of modern art

Who were Queer Artists? 

The term queer art refers to works created by LGBTQ+ artists. These pieces show experiences and issues faced by queer artists. The history of visual codes and motifs chosen by queer artists is rich. Verb of the figure of St Sebastian that’s seen as one of the most popular homoerotic symbols. However, art historians started to look at queer art as a separate phenomenon in the late twentieth century influenced by the civil rights movements. Artworks created by LGBTQ+ artists often express ideas and concepts that are less familiar to their heterosexual and gender-con

Art and Pride: LGBTQ+ Artists Who Have Made an Impact

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    28 Jun

    by Sandy Di Yu

    In celebration of the enormous strides that LGBTQ+ civil movements have made, and to recognise the challenges that the community have been historically faced with and still face today, we’ve gathered a few of our favourite artists who have furthered these significant movements and conversations.

    June and July see the celebrations of Pride around the globe, and in London, this culminates in the iconic Pride Parade on the 7th of July. Amidst the rainbow paraphernalia, exuberant performances, and unabashedly targeted merchandise appropriated by marketing departments across the nation, there lies a rich history of the struggles and triumphs that painted the lives of the LGBTQ+ community.

    While we at ArtRabbit are hopping with pride for the victories that these movements have garnered, we realize that it hasn’t always been rainbow confetti and positivity. In celebration of the long way that civil rights have enter for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and in commemoration of the ha

    10 LGBTQ+ Artists Who Redefined Contemporary Art

    The art market has changed substantially over the past years. From competing with digital art and NFTs to the belated race to build stronger online presences, art market players were forced to reckon with their lack of participation in the progress of the 21st century, especially with the onset of the pandemic. But the changes that artists, collectors, and institutions are faced with took root way before this decade and concern not only art that is being currently created, but also individuals and works that came into being over the past years. The undervaluation of minority groups is one of the strongest factors that has been driving prices – and LGBTQ+ artists certainly pertain to that segment. Here are some of the most crucial figures who have shaped the LGBTQ+ art space over the past decades and today.

    We took a look at 10 major LGBTQ+ artists who have helped specify the landscape of contemporary art, whose work engages with themes of identity politics, sexuality, gender and race.

     

    David Hockney

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