Gay men in art
Featuring works from 1539–1992 relating to Lesbian identities and Homoerotic appearances within art. Under the umbrella term of 'art and identity', sexuality resides within its own category. Lgbtq+ Art explores how artists expressed themselves in a day when established assumptions about gender and sexuality were creature questioned and transformed. Taking a roughly chronological view of the most significant shifts and themes when it comes to the unhurried incline of acceptance of homosexuality. It is important to understand historical context when viewing these works, and the changing laws and views on homosexuality around the world
Artists featured in this Curation:Derek Jarman (1942–1994), John David Yeadon (b.1948), Colin Hall (b.1952), David Hockney (b.1937), Francis Bacon (1909–1992), Henry Scott Tuke (1858–1929), Ethel Walker (1861–1951), William Strang (1859–1921), Duncan Grant (1885–1978), Simeon Solomon (1840–1905),
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Male Homosexuality in Western Art
Homosexuality is still an underrepresented topic in art historical discourse. Since our magazine stands for inclusivity, we strive to present to you works that might be omitted in a traditional art history course. We have already published a piece on lesbianism in art. Today it’s time for male homosexuality in art.
Ancient Education
Warren Cup, named after its first modern owner, depicts a typical Roman banquet scene: probably an older, or more experienced man, engages in sex with a beardless younger man. Such practices were very shared in Roman high population. Older men picked adolescent boys to mentor and educate them in the art of loving and living. They would grant political influence in go back for physical pleasures. Firstly, they would all participate in a feast, meal and drink (from cups like this one), the young boys entertaining the older men with their singing, dancing and recital of poetry (you can see the lyre on the left). Homosexuality was so much part of everyday life to the extent that the Romans didn’t even have a word for it.
Not So Holy Middle Ages?
With the growing power of the Catholic Church, the approac
Some LGBTQA+ artists have achieved world-renowned fame: Tom of Finland, David Hockney, Claude Cahun, and Glück, to name a few. However, there are many others whose work is less well-known but who provide important glimpses into the lives and struggles of their community. These artists showcase the sexual, secretive, radical/political, and heart wrenching-moments that many, if not all, members in the community have experienced. Moreover, there is still a stigma that clouds over both LGBTQA+ artists and the art itself. Fortunately, here at Thomas J. Watson Library, we collect an encyclopedic and comprehensive collection of materials on the history of art in the world. Our online catalogue provides a great starting place to find an ample amount of materials to examine LGBTQA+ art. Here are a few to get you started!
Jarrett Key is a Brooklyn-based visual artist. In his artist's novel Trans (see above), Key explores signs and symbols with relation to transgender and gender identities and public restrooms.
Zanele Muholui is a South African artist whose photobook, Faces and Phases, presents portraits of black lesbian women, trans-men, and gay men, who are resisting