"Alvarez's work renders queer life, often in the American Southwest, in Old Masters-influenced scenes. He turned to Heated Rivalry for inspiration while creating new work for Felix, his dealer Mulrooney tells The Art Newspaper. 'We were talking about this cultural moment we're in, where [the show] really resonates not only with gay men, but with women,' Mulrooney says."
"Following the romantic relationship between two closeted professional hockey players, the six-episode series has made overnight stars of the leads Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. At Megan Mulrooney's leafy poolside cottage, the Austin-based artist RF. Alvarez's painting A Softness (2026) depicts a tender scene of Storrie and Williams straight from the show."
Felix Art Fair and Frieze Los Angeles feature prominent artworks and celebrity attendance. Artist RF. Alvarez created a painting titled A Softness depicting characters from the Canadian streaming series Heated Rivalry, which follows two closeted professional hockey players. The work exemplifies Alvarez's approach to rendering queer life through Old Masters-influenced scenes. The painting resonates with audiences beyond gay men, touching on themes of forbidden love. Frieze Los Angeles attracted numerous celebrities including actors Rami Malek, Maya Rudolph, and Christopher Meloni, alongside art-world figures. A live auction led by Simon de Pury raised over $500,000 for natural-disaster relief.
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