The Bureau of Queer Art

Season Premiere Alert Dive into the artistic world of Zara Monet! Known for her blend of historical artistry with contemporary themes, Monet's paintings delve deep into power dynamics and queer feminism. This summer, her evocative piece “Matriarchy” takes center stage in our online solo show and the "Pink Tide" exhibition. Discover Zara Monet’s profound insights and creative process in our feature...

Join us as we kick off Season 4 with the grand opening of Volume 4 - Pink Tide at Dama Gallery. This vibrant showcase marks the 1st Anniversary of The Bureau of Queer Art magazine and podcast. Meet the 35 groundbreaking artists from across the USA and Mexico, and dive into an evening that celebrates the power of queer creativity and community. From extended solo exhibitions on Artsy.net to free ed...

Flashback Presentado en español Flashback Feature! Presented in Spanish This week on The Bureau of Queer Art, we're revisiting our vibrant first summer queer show, "Existimos" from 2021 and "Imposible" for Zona Maco 2021, featuring the mesmerizing works of Queer Mexican painter Fabián Cháirez. Born on December 13, 1987, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Fabián's art has bol...

Libbet Loughnan’s artistry stands distinctively within the contemporary sphere, marked by its profound exploration of identity, memory, and place. Featured in The Bureau of Queer Art’s podcast and soon to be showcased at Art Week CDMX at Clavo Movimiento, her work as a queer-allied artist delves deeply into the complex interplay of personal history and the ephemeral nature of memory. Loughnan’s ap...

In our latest episode of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast and magazine, we dive into "Unveiling the Divine: Exploring Michael Perry’s Meditative Masterpieces" (Season 3 Episode 7), available now. Artist @mmlperry invites us into a world where art serves as a gateway to meditation and introspection, far removed from the everyday chaos. Michael's work reminds us of the power of art to create sanctuar...

The genesis of Nancy Oliveri’s tryst with artificial intelligence is a compelling narrative. Her initial skepticism turned into fascination, leading her to navigate the digital realm with an artistic compass. The choice of ‘Exactly AI’ as her preferred model reflects a deliberate decision to embrace technological innovation and maintain control over the creative process. In this artistic adventure...

Chromatic Reverie: Paul Gravett’s Color Studies Unveiled In contemporary photography, where boundaries between mediums blur, the enigmatic artist Paul Gravett stands as a beacon of innovation. Gravett, a self-taught photographer, delved into the fusion of traditional photography techniques with contemporary art, giving birth to the mesmerizing series “Color Studies.” As I engage in an in-depth con...

Leah’s work stands out for its unique approach to art, serving as a symbolic map reflecting the human experience and the impact of humanity on our environment. With a keen focus on the diminishing glaciers, she draws parallel narratives between shrinking natural resources, artifacts, and the evolving human condition. Our conversation delved into the intricate connections she weaves, mapping the co...

" “There’s something very interesting about food, especially in Western culture. It’s very fetishized,” she observed, touching upon the multifaceted meanings in her art." - @jessicaledwich_artist (Instagram) In the bustling heart of Mexico City, within the nurturing walls of @ca_sa_lu, a transformation unfolded in a ground-floor art studio. It’s a story of metamorphosis, as Australian artist Jessi...

For contemporary transgender artist Mason Weiss, art is a journey of metamorphosis deeply rooted in his queer identity. Weiss’s unique approach to sculpture involves textiles and beadwork, crafting self-portraits and interactive pieces that are both a reclamation of personal history and a break from societal norms. His “freestyle stitching” technique eschews traditional patterns, mirroring the lib...

In the bustling cultural milieu of Mexico City, contemporary artist Miguel Casco is skillfully navigating the delicate boundaries between fine art, eroticism, and what some may perceive as pornography with his groundbreaking project ‘Send Nudes’. This initiative challenges participants to embrace their discomfort by capturing and sending their own nude photos, which Casco then transforms into comp...

Welcome to the Art Week CDMX 2024 edition of The Bureau of Queer Art, a pivotal moment as we unveil our third volume and season. This year’s edition is particularly special as it brings together an eclectic mix of artists from all three volumes and seasons of our magazine and podcast, showcasing the evolution and diversity of queer and queer-allied contemporary art.  As curator, I am filled with i...

In the heart of the Bay Area, California, we find the enigmatic artist known as Sho Peng, a creative spirit whose journey from the world of novels to the realm of paintings is nothing short of captivating. Sho's story is one of artistic evolution, where the influence of literary giants and renowned painters converge to create a body of work that challenges perception and stirs the soul. Sho's init...

Get ready for a special journey in our latest bonus podcast episode featuring the remarkable Zara Monet, a Los Angeles-based Queer painter. I had the pleasure of meeting Zara several years ago when our studios neighbored each other in Ventura, California. This meeting sparked a connection that has flourished into a profound artistic dialogue. This episode is a time capsule. We're taking you ba...

@theydy.bug For Gwen, sculpture is far more than a mere artistic endeavor—it’s a central component of her identity. “I strive to create works that are not just visually compelling but also intellectually stimulating. I want my art to be a starting point for conversations, for deeper explorations into the human experience,” she says. This urge to engage audiences in deeper dialogue is conceptualize...

In the sprawling tapestry of Chicago—a city where architectural grandeur and the ethereal beauty of Lake Michigan coalesce—we find the intellectual and aesthetic locus for sculptor and installation artist Leo Wang. This metropolis, notorious for its mercurial climes, serves not merely as a home but as a metaphysical playground for Wang, igniting a confluence of humor, rich symbolism, and layered c...

Artist @larryislost In the kaleidoscopic realm of contemporary art, Laurence Bousquet emerges as a transformative force—multifaceted, resonant, and unforgettably unique. A proud graduate of the Mass Arts class of 2022, he has used his talent to embark on an extraordinary exploration—one that not only transcends the limitations of self-expression but also deftly navigates the intricate map of ident...

Joan Cox ( @joancoxartist ) is a visionary Queer painter based in Baltimore, Maryland. Although her work fits into the context of identity politics, with equal parts feminist agenda and lesbian narrative, truthfully, they’re all about human intimacy. Cox’s lush narrative paintings present the viewer with richly symbolic images of intimate relationships between two women, acknowledging and emphasiz...

Season 2: Episode 2: Bodhisattva with Gautham Acharya We are thrilled to announce Gautham Acharya's Bodhisattva solo show and our interview with the artist as part of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast and magazine. A captivating journey into the future of human worship through South Asian iconography. This visionary exhibition will be showcased on the prestigious online collector's platform, Artsy.n...

Welcome to The Bureau of Queer Art, Season 2, Episode 1, the podcast and digital facet of our Mexico City-based Art Gallery Studios. Today, art magnates Michael Swank of Art Gallery Studios and Yessica Torres from Dabster Arts Inc., which boasts spaces in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Austin, share a virtual coffee chat. Their discussion traverses the contours of contemporary art curation, revealing w...

Discover our Art Gallery Studios' treasures, including an exclusive podcast by The Bureau of Queer Art! In our 2020 Pride show, "Existimos," we featured NYC photographer Frank Mullaney. His work transports you. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, hit SUBSCRIBE! Frank's 1977 journey from Boston to NYC, was marked by Elvis Presley's passing and the Son of Sam capture. Movies and photography guide...

In his artistic practice, Cabrera harnesses the power of his own body as the primary tool in his photographic work. Through introspection and a profound exploration of his past, he embarks on a transformative journey, assuming the roles of actor, spectator, and photographer engaged in constant dialogue. Within this intimate process, he unearths the characters and memories that serve as catalysts f...

Art Gallery Studios exploring our archives with a special bonus podcast episode from The Bureau of Queer Art! In our 2020 summer Pride show "Existimos," we highlight Aubrey Longley-Cook, a Los Angeles-based fiber artist. Aubrey's art combines hand-stitched embroideries and stop-motion animations, fusing tradition with technology through stitched abstraction and pixelation. His work h...

Bonus Episode from the archives: Throwback to 2 years ago and meet Felix d’Eon, the Maestro of Diversity and Love! In the vibrant heart of Mexico City, we interviewed Felix d’Eon, a gifted artist whose work is a kaleidoscope of culture and identity. Diverse Roots: As a mixed-race artist with US and Mexican nationality, Felix weaves a unique tapestry of heritage, embracing their roots as the son of...

Join us on a captivating journey into the world of contemporary art as we explore OMNI VANITAS, a mesmerizing showcase of collaborative works by the art duo ORT Project. THE BUREAU OF QUEER ART - magazine, media, and podcast (available on all platforms). Step into the creative minds of Anna Noelle Rockwell and Oona Nelson as they invite you to question the very essence of consumption, abundance, a...