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Screen Grabs: It's 'Queer,' it's here, it's... definitely Guadagnino - 48 hills

Guadagnino's Queer presents a complex, challenging adaptation of Burroughs' work, offering a unique exploration of identity and desire amid architectural storytelling.

Interior Chinatown review ambitious, yet tiring, adaptation of Charles Yu's novel

Yu's novel, while adaptive for TV, highlights the complexities of identity and representation in Hollywood.
The show's narrative blurs reality and fiction, resonating deeply with issues faced by Asian Americans.

Track Premiere: Carlycore - Extranita - KALTBLUT Magazine

Carlycore's 'Extrañita' is a bold exploration of self-image, celebrating unconventional identity against conservative norms.

Demisexual VS Pansexual - What is the Difference

Demisexuality focuses on emotional connection, contrasting with pansexuality's allowance for attraction to anyone regardless of gender.

Sick of the 21st Century? These Artists Revive the 18th.

Stan Douglas explores parallel realities through historical re-enactments, prompting viewers to question the nature of reality and authenticity.

Review: 'American Teenager' is a must-read on the trans teen experience

Transgender and gender-nonconforming teens face heightened challenges, striving for acceptance and the freedom to be themselves amidst societal pressures.

Joker: Folie a Deux Was Never About Addressing Toxic Fandom, Todd Phillips Says

Joker: Folie a Deux explores the consequences of an unwanted identity thrust upon a person, more than commenting on fandom issues.
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Feel like Heartstopper's Isaac? You might be asexual or aromantic

Heartstopper season three highlights Isaac's exploration of asexuality and aromanticism, capturing the essence of diverse sexual identities.

The truth about furries: Everything you wanted to know, from LGBTQ+ furries

The furry subculture provides a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their identities free from judgment.

Feel like Heartstopper's Isaac? You might be asexual or aromantic

Heartstopper season three highlights Isaac's exploration of asexuality and aromanticism, capturing the essence of diverse sexual identities.

The truth about furries: Everything you wanted to know, from LGBTQ+ furries

The furry subculture provides a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their identities free from judgment.
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A Pomegranate Goes on a Cosmic Journey in Yasmeen Abedifard's New Book | KQED

Yasmeen Abedifard's 'When to Pick a Pomegranate' interweaves themes of queerness, survival, and Persian cultural identity through her artistic journey.
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The Irresistible Pull of an Alternate Universe

The concept of the multiverse allows exploration of alternate identities shaped by different choices in life.

Someone Else's Story: Cultural Appropriation in Fiction

Fiction allows writers to explore diverse narratives, but this raises critical questions about cultural appropriation and ownership of stories.
Cultural appropriation debates challenge authors to contemplate their right to share experiences outside their own backgrounds.

Cynthia Lee Fontaine esta contando la historia de esta historica reina del drag de Texas en un nuevo documental (exclusivo)

Cynthia Lee Fontaine encontró aceptación y respeto en el drag, un arte que le brindó un espacio seguro para expresar su identidad.

Inner Light - The Paris Review

There is pleasure in maintaining parallel lives with aspects unexpressed in social circles, discovered especially in moments of contradiction and concealment.

Native American author Tommy Orange selected as the next Future Library writer

The author Tommy Orange is the 11th writer to contribute to the Future Library project, with his manuscript to be stored until 2114, continuing a legacy of secret works.

'Reggie Hoops': It's much more than basketball

Portland has a limited-time opportunity to witness the world premiere of playwright Kristoffer Diaz's new work Reggie Hoops, exploring themes of rising identity and costs.
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30 L.G.B.T.Q. Artists Look Back on the Pleasures and Pain of Being 30

The age of 30 is a pivotal time for queer artists to reflect on personal growth and evolving identities, capturing a diverse range of experiences.

Seeking solace in the nostalgic sounds of 'Dad Rock'

2020 brought an opportunity for personal exploration and understanding amidst challenges.

How Writing Romance Helped Alison Cochrun Embrace Her Queerness

Alison Cochrun transitioned from a high school English teacher to a successful author of queer romance novels.
Her writing process served as a form of catharsis, allowing her to explore her identity and emotions through her characters.

30 L.G.B.T.Q. Artists Look Back on the Pleasures and Pain of Being 30

The age of 30 is a pivotal time for queer artists to reflect on personal growth and evolving identities, capturing a diverse range of experiences.

Seeking solace in the nostalgic sounds of 'Dad Rock'

2020 brought an opportunity for personal exploration and understanding amidst challenges.

How Writing Romance Helped Alison Cochrun Embrace Her Queerness

Alison Cochrun transitioned from a high school English teacher to a successful author of queer romance novels.
Her writing process served as a form of catharsis, allowing her to explore her identity and emotions through her characters.
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Review | Africanus Okokon's inventive art enshrines the cast-offs of consumerism

Okokon's exhibition 'Touch Products' merges African and Black American visual cultures through tactile manipulation and material symbolism.

Zombie twinks, humanoid outcasts & more horror from queer directors to stream this weekend

Explore LGBTQ+ horror films from queer directors this weekend for a thrilling and inclusive streaming experience.

Carly Jean Andrews' collage self-portraits are like an archive of 80s magazine covers

Self-portraits can serve as characters in overarching societal narratives, breaking stereotypes and exploring identities.

The Hyper-Realism of The Future Club - Fashion for All Moments & All People - KALTBLUT Magazine

Emrah Polywka's rebranding journey as 'The Future Club' celebrates multifaceted identities and inclusivity through his designs.

Claudette Johnson's art for Cotton Capital nominated for Turner prize

Claudette Johnson nominated for Turner prize for her work on African-American slavery abolitionist Sarah Parker Remond.

Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of March 2024

Adrianne Lenker released 'Bright Future,' a stripped-back and softer album compared to her work with Big Thief.
Beyoncé's 'COWBOY CARTER' is considered one of the most exciting albums of 2024, blending genres and exploring identity.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Kotaku Review

The world in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is depicted as a mix of beauty and loss, haunted by a history of violence and scientific experimentation.
The game Rebirth challenges the player's perception of reality, memory, and identity, creating an unconventional and thought-provoking gaming experience.

If you liked these characters as a kid, you're queer now

Many queer-coded characters from the early 2000s resonated with LGBTQ+ youngsters and helped them question their identities.
Characters like Shego from Kim Possible and Morgana from Merlin were seen as queer icons by many LGBTQ+ fans.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Liz Hernandez "Poblacion de la mascara (Population of the Mask)" @ Jack Hanley Gallery, NYC

The power and mystery of masks allows for exploration of different identities and the liberation from constraints of a singular self.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Jacob Todd Broussard "Deathbed Scene" @ Wolfgang Gallery

Broussard's Deathbed Scene exhibition explores the erasure of queer histories in the Gulf South through painting and collage.

Unicorns directors share the real-life inspirations behind new queer film

The film 'Unicorns' draws inspiration from personal experiences, friends, and the LGBTQ+ community, portraying complex identities and relationships.

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Novel explores African asylum seekers' complex experiences in Europe, challenging both far-right and overly sympathetic attitudes.
Character in a moody novel navigates self-discovery and identity in early adulthood among the art world elite.

Ming Hsun Yu uses graphic design and art to ask questions, seeking "constant joy"

Ming utilizes vivid colors in their art to convey intense emotions related to eczema and queerness.
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