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Never fear, however, because French photographic duo Exterface recently released another fetching photo shoot. This one's called "Flamme" and stars a handsome, hairy model named Jordan. |
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Whether his rarefied attitude's inherent or not, the twenty-five year old is definitely up to playing the upper-crust part. “I rowed crew and shopped for corduroy blazers with elbow patches,” says Coburn of his Andover days. “If I hadn’t played the part I don’t think I would have gotten the full experience.” And it's that sense of performance - all-encompassing, compulsory - that makes Coburn's work an experience in and of itself. |
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We’re not telling you anything new, of course. Taking up more than one city block, holding court on 79th street, above Central Park, and featured in countless media, almost everyone in the Western world has caught wind of the Met. We were a little surprised, then, that the venerable institution held an after-hours party exclusively for the gays, complete with top shelf booze, Britney Spears remixes and loads of attractive young gents. And, as the pink icing, they managed to wrangle out City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, around whom a flurry of security and lackeys swooned. So, what gives? |
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» Aural Seduction.
"Seattle Opera is looking to build its audience by reaching out to lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender music fans. The arts organization announced three LGBT Nights at McCaw Hall during the upcoming 2008-09 season. At these designated performances, patrons may pay $100 for discounted main-floor orchestra seating, private intermission receptions (with wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts) and admission to preshow lectures. The inaugural event — an Aug. 22 presentation of "Aida" — will be hosted by Seattle Opera trustee JJ McKay and Washington state Sen. Ed Murray." [Seattle Times] |
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» Stepping Down
Tampa Museum of Art's interim director Ken Rollins has stepped down after three years. As part of his tenure, Rollins made sure to expand the museum's collection of queer art. [TB Business Journal] |
» Culture.
"A Russian spa town has unveiled a monument to enema treatments in the guise of an 800-pound bronze syringe bulb held up by three angels. 'There is no kitsch or obscenity,' said the spa's director, Alexander Kharchenko. 'An enema is almost a symbol in our region.'" [NY Post] |
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These are images from "Familias Mexicanas," currently on view at metro Centro Medico, a transfer point for Lines 3 and 9. It is a series of photographs by Oscar Sanchez doumenting same-sex couples in the capital, in their domestic spaces. Jews in Mexico?! You learn something new everyday… |
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According to Taylor-Wood, the idea’s pretty simple: “It’s about the idea of taking these big, masculine men and showing a different side.” Yay, straightforward, unpretentious art! |
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"The World Is Really, Really Dirty"
San Francisco-based artist Paul "Moose" Curtis calls himself the "professor of dirt" because he uses nit and grit to make "clean graffiti." Watch documentary filmmaker Doug Pray's short flick on Moose and his sanitary creations… |
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As you can see, one local child recently lost their hamster and, like so many people, has a hard time grappling the concept of death. The picture's far too precious for me to hog, so I'm passing it along. Before you get bummed out by death and all that, please note that the little bugger went happily. |
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It should come as no surprise to hear, then, that artist Martin Loh's 24-image collection, "Pain To Pleasure," which illustrate men in S&M situations, has been axed. |
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Beware a bit of tush, however. |
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Note to self: don't sit for Fantauzzo portrait. |