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The essay begins as a love letter to Everyqueer, but it ends with a remembrance of just one: the poet, playwright, performer, and Warhol Factory-ite Jackie Curtis. Following the essay is a collection of archival photographs of Curtis interspersed with photographs Als took of Justin Bond, the creator of Kiki and other splendid personalities.
This work explores the intersection of queer identity and artistic expression through the lens of two distinct yet connected figures. Hilton Als presents an essay that begins as a broad tribute to the 'Everyqueer' community, ultimately focusing on the life and work of Jackie Curtis, a notable poet, playwright, performer, and member of the Warhol Factory. The latter half of the book offers a visual dialogue between archival photographs of Curtis and Als's own photographs of Justin Bond, a contemporary artist and performer.
This book is presented as a curated collection of essays and photography, focusing on specific figures within the queer art scene. The structure suggests an intimate and visually rich exploration of identity and performance. The inclusion of both archival and contemporary photography indicates a deliberate approach to connecting historical figures with present-day artistic expression.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Hilton Als.
ISBN-10:
0615349986
ISBN-13:
9780615349985
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