PAUL RICHMOND
ON THE COVER Artist Spotlilght: A Life On Canvas ~ by joel martens ~ Paul Richmond grew up in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio called Grove City, a small, conservative community filled with as he described, “Some wonderfully loving and eccentric people sprinkled throughout.” He moved to California two and a half years ago to […]
MAPPLETHORPE
A LIFE IN CONTRAST Documenting a Legacy with Director Ondi Timoner ~ by joel martens ~ To say Robert Mapplethorpe was provocative is an understatement. Great cutting-edge artists often are, because they challenge social norms. For those of us who remember his work, early career, and the surrounding controversies around his photography, that reality isn’t […]
LEA DELARIA: QUEER COMEDY AND ALL THAT JAZZ
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL ~ by joel martens ~ This self-proclaimed “butch dyke,” is without a doubt a force to be reckoned with. All you need do is take a look at her lengthy résumé to see that this powerhouse comedian, actress, and gifted jazz musician is a skilled and sage performer. Lea DeLaria pulls […]
TROYE SIVAN
HIS LIFE IN BLOOM Oh My My My ~by joel martens ~ What where you doing when you were 23? If you were like the rest of us, you were probably still trying to figure out what it is that you wanted to do with your life. Maybe close to finishing college, looking to get […]
MCQUEEN
CHANGING THE GAME His Savage Beauty ~ by joel martens ~ Lee Alexander McQueen was different. His view of the world was utterly unique, and he would use that perspective to create stunning visions which would completely turn the fashion world on its ear. His avant-garde work was unconventional, his collections and shows breaking rigid […]
FX’s POSE & DIRECTOR STEVEN CANALS
HAVING A BALL & Serving Realness ~ by joel martens ~ “Strike a pose…” Everyone who had any awareness of the ‘90s pop world knows the iconic song “Vogue “ from Madonna’s album, I’m Breathless. But, most probably don’t know that “The Material Girl” took her inspiration for the song from Harlem’s ‘80s “House Ball” […]
QUEER EYE: THE NEW FAB FIVE FOR 2018
REINVENTING, REDEFINING AND MOVING FORWARD KERAMO BROWN & TAN FRANCE A CONVERSATION BEYOND COLORS ~ by joel martens ~ Sometimes it seems that no matter how much the world has changed, when you look just below the surface it can often feel like nothing has changed at all. Our current political climate and the rise […]
SATURDAY CHURCH
TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE… Discovering Your Place by joel martens Take the story of a shy 14-year-old boy named Ulysses, who is struggling with the death of his father, gender identity and relentless bullying because he’s “different.” Then throw in a strict, religious and judgmental aunt, homelessness and a spat of painful […]
MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER
A MAN, A WOMAN AND A SONG Dito van Reigersberg’s Wild Ride by joel martens Martha, Martha, Martha… She’s outrageous, she pushes the boundaries of convention, is funny as hell, can sing a power ballad, kill a mad rock tune and serenade you exceedingly well with a love song—maybe even challenge your comfort levels a […]
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
GLOBAL LGBT REPRESENTATION A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID ANSEN by tim parks Since its inception in 1990, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has grown by leaps and bounds, becoming one of the most pre-eminent film festivals in the world. The five-day affair was originally spearheaded by the late Sonny Bono, mayor of the desert city […]