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Make Out Magazine – also known as MOM – is a new bilingual Berlinternational publication with a focus on queer politics, feminism, art and culture. Contributors are welcome to get in touch – whether to write, contribute other creative work, or help with the organizational aspects.

The Films Of Su Friedrich

Since the 1970’s, Friedrich’s skillful mix of experimental narrative and documentary forms, filled with provocative feminist and lesbian themes, has made her a groundbreaking member of the avant-garde film community and a pivotal force in the establishment of Queer Cinema. 13 of her films is now available on DVD.

Zanele Muholi on Swedish National TV

The short film ‘Difficult Love’ is a portrait of visual activist Zanele Muholi from Sout Africa and her portfolios of fine art photography. – It is a highly personal take on the challenges facing Black lesbians in South Africa today that emerges through Muholi’s life, work, friends and her associates.
Zanele Muholi was in Stockholm, Sweden end of March 2010 to talk about her film about the challenges which Black lesbians faces every day in South Africa.

Catalog: Frida Kahlo Retrospective

Art historian Cassandra Langer reviews the catalog/coffee table artbook ‘Frida Kahlo Retrospective’ at glreview.com, The Gay and Lesbian Review, a bimonthly Journal of History, Culture, and Politics.

Youtube And Nudity

Youtube and nudity doesn’t go well together. I have corresponded with some out and proud artists, who unfortunately can’t share their explicit artworks at Youtube, because it is a family entertainment site.

Berlin: Barbara Hammer Has Won Two Teddy Awards

Longtime visionary filmmaker Barbara Hammer, 70, won two Teddy Award in February 2011 – the prizes in the category for best short film, one for her own Maya Deren’s Sink and the other for Generations, which Hammer shares with co-director Gina Carducci.

Heidi Lunabba: “Twins”

Clothes make the man – but what about the child? Visual artist Heidi Lunabba’s series Twins investigates how clothes and other visual emblems are used to accentuate and define a child’s gender.

Jess Dobkin – A Loud & Proud Performance Artist

Artist statement by Jess Dobkin: I approach performance art as an inherently subversive practice. My performances challenge the status quo, transgress boundaries and envision alternate realities. …

Stories Untold: Drawings from my time at Leeds

Text and artwork by Debbie McCarthy: Nearly a decade later, I look back on my time at Leeds with fond memories.(…) Looking at these drawings makes me realize that I didn’t simply arrive at the person I am today, it was a metamorphic struggle.

Debbie McCarthy

Queer Visual Arts In Sydney, Australia

Sydney Mardi Gras is back again. The Mardi Gras Gallery runs through March 5, 2011. It features a queer art show with by local and international artists. Kudos Gallery presents ‘Grace’ by Tina Fiveash.

L-CALENDAR 2011

L for Lesbian – this is THE calendar for gay women. Belgian photographer Cristina de la Madera (born in 1982) is tea author of this fine calendar with sensual black/white photos of real lesbian or bisexual coples in everyday situations.

No Celluloid Closet any more

This video describes what readers can expect from Blood Moon’s 2010 book release: FIFTY YEARS OF QUEER CINEMA, 500 of the Best GLBTQ Films Ever Made.