Style's more than just fashion. It's more than just clothing, bags and all that other couture clutter. It's the details, the thoughts and the theories that go into the minutiae of our everyday existence.

Style's the painting you picked up at the flea market, technologically-advanced fabrics, an poet's sonnet, young designers, the way you crack a joke, the way you brush your teeth. Over the next few weeks we'll be exploring the ins and outs of what we feel are some of the most "stylish" people, places and things. But, never fear, we will be talking about fashion. You gotta look good, right?

One-half NelSon knows a thing of two about looking good. The New York artist and party promoter has made a career of it. NelSon's look didn't spring from some fashionista caldron. It's a plotted, polished piece of work that stems as much from a creative spirit as a need to communicate.

We wanted to pass his word along, so we asked Interview's Justin Conner to sit down with the one known as NelSon. Of course Conner had no trouble tracking NelSon down - those kids have been vamping it up together for years. And on this particular night, they found themselves at Mr. Black, where NelSon hosts a weekly Thursday party, "Feelings".

Get a feeling for NelSon's fashion philosophy, performative personality and stylish spirit, after the jump. We promise one-half NelSon will have your heart in a strong hold!!

(Oh, c'mon! We couldn't resist. That's our style. And we'll be flashing it tonight at "Feelings". No doubt we want to see yours.)

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British artist duo Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore (aka Gilbert & George) have made a career of causing scandal. While their celebrations of gays, skinheads and feces once garnered international outrage, things have changed in recent years. Sadly, the world doesn't shock quite as easily as it once did. Except for in one department: religion.

In an interview with Radar - in which the boys also discuss their Tate Modern show, their well-suited style and their new book, - Gilbert & George explain religion's controversy conviction:

Radar: In a world where movie stars flash their coochies, do you think it's possible to shock these days?

Gilbert: With religion you can.

George: Even with our catalog, there's a piece called Was Jesus Heterosexual? And everyone is terrified of that. The lawyer wanted to cut that out, and we thought, "The church loves heterosexuals! Everyone is terrified of the Christians."

AIDS is the great equalizer. Young, old, black, white, gay, straight, transgendered, Christian, Muslim – you name a social group, most likely a member has HIV/AIDS.

Not since the Black Plague has a disease so dramatically altered the course of history. We’re all touched by HIV/AIDS, even if we don’t realize it. Thus, it’s imperative that we all play a role in the protracted nightmare – a message the AIDS Walk embraces in its new social realism-inspired poster campaign...

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Family Pride's proud to announce the proud winners of the Family Drawing Contest. No, this isn't the winners' piece. This here creation comes from 3rd place "winner", 6-year old Rosie of Pennsylvania.

In case you're unfamiliar with the primitive language known as child, young Rosie's message reads thus: "[I love my family because] they always help me and they are always really nice." What more can you ask for? Well, maybe an explanation.

What's going on in that picture? Rosie either has three fathers or two daddies and a very butch mommy. Unless, of course, one of the three daddies didn't mind being a complete biological anomaly with a worn-out, torn-up penis. Regardless, congratulations on your win, Rosie. And to your family. They must be so proud.

For the other winners, including grand prize winner, 9-year old Jordan's precious picture, click here.

• Rufus Wainwright misses his drug-fueled wild days, but isn't about to hop on (or is it off?) the drug wagon. Don't worry, though, he's not going to become one of those perpetually chipper sober sisters. He's got enough misery to last a lifetime. Or, at least, a new album.

• Theresa Sparks' has quite a tale, even for San Francisco. The post-op transgendered woman started out in waste management, patented two recycling techniques, decided to become a woman, lost her family, lost her fortune, drove a cab, took over a sex toy company, made back her fortune and has now been elected President of the city's Police Department. Some crazy shit...

• Rome's "Family Day" targets gays, unwed mothers, miscellaneous sinners.

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Jack Davis knows a thing or two about penises. Aside from his faggotry-induced intimacy with the phallus, the San Francisco-based artist has dedicated his gem of a new show to men's jewels.

Opening this weekend at Mark I. Chester's studio, Davis' show features countless crocheted crotches in a variety of shapes, colors and, yes, sizes. Look, touch and smell, but whatever you do, don't call them Davis' dicks. As he tells Chester:

...There is an element of humor in my work, how could there not be? Whenever I talk about my work with people, it isn't long before they start laughing about questions like 'How are your penises hung?�' But I do take my work seriously.

It comes from being an art student for seven years. I use the word 'penis' instead of 'dick' or 'cock' specifically because I think it's a more serious term.

If you want to get a glimpse of Davis' dicks - sorry, penises - head on over to Mark I. Chester's studio (1129 Folsom Street) between May 13-June 10.

• From Chris Rico's new anti-gay basher site Try Love, Not Hate:

I was choking on blood face down on the ground before I even realized what was happening to me. As I struggled to crawl to my feet, I was greeted by thunderous kicks to my ribs and my temple and the venomous and inconceivable cry, “die fucking faggot.”

• Sotheby's has already raked in $280 million since January. Starving artist indeed.

• The "Get a Divorce" billboard got dumped.

• Gay meanie Steven Green remains in critical condition after getting hit by a car while walking to his Rolls Royce. Poor thing.

• Never, ever forget that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger used to pose naked for Robert Mapplethorpe.

• Al Sharpton versus Mitt Romney: may the biggest dickwad win, ride off into the sunset, take the loser and never be seen again. What a wonderful world that would be...

• Lance Bass got a job! As an intern! (That's what he gets for believing in Joey Fatone.)

Sensitif gets all Kris Kross and shit with a high-flying spread from photographer Fred Goudon, "Jump". We'd never heard of the guy, but Casual in Instabul loves him. That - and Goudon's incredible shots - are enough for us...

Death and the doppleganger aren't necessarily cheery subject matter suited for spring, but they take on a surprising freshness in photographer Nick Vogelson's new show at The Cooper Union, "The Uncanny".

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Queer artist Qing Liu wonders, "What is gay now?" That's certainly the question on a slew of artists featured in powerHouse's Nicholas Weist curated show, "The Male Gaze".

As we mentioned last week, Weist and his crew of queer artists recently gathered to discuss the past, present and future of gay-flavored art. The New York Times spilled a few words over the weekend to explore the ever-changing creative zeitgeist. And, yes, former Queerty feature subject Weist had a few things to say: "The art we’re showing argues for a new kind of alternativism that reacts against the mainstream of the culture." As Guy Trebay points out, many of the artists featured in "The Male Gaze" were born in a post-AIDS world, thus freeing their work from the nasty politics seen in an older generation of gay art.

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One of the lesser-known heroes of the Harlem Renaissance, Richard Bruce Nugent forever changed the face of black – and queer – art.

Though growing up in tumultuous, conservative times, Nugent made no secret of his gay ways. His writing, art and dance readily employed queer themes. In fact, one of his most famous short stories, "Smoke, Lilies and Jade," counts itself as the first gay-tinged story written by a black man.

His erotic sketches and paintings, meanwhile, left no doubt where Nugent's sexual loyalty lay. Learn a little more about Nugent's wild artistic style, after the jump...

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Spanish artist Salvador Luna and his partner, Antonio Hernández, have come up against some opposition over their newest show, 1 + 1 = Nous. The ceramicists' commentary on gay marriage had been scheduled to open at Sótano Uno hall this month, but now it may not see the light of day.

The venue in question once counted itself part of a convent. Though it hasn't been used as such in years, one Catholic priest objects to showing a gay-themed show in the once holy space. Calling for an end to the exhibit, Father Gonzalo Martín says:

What [the artists] are saying is that two men kissing makes a family, and this is their opinion, not that of the Church. We are doing no more in objecting than insisting that the Town Hall complies with the terms of the agreement we signed in handing over the convent. It states specifically that no activities are to be allowed to take place there that are contrary to Church teachings.

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