Catherine Opie – The queer pioneer
Catherine Opie is a photographer and university professor who, as a lesbian herself, frequently displays marginalized groups, especially the LGBTQ+ community, in her artwork. She...
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Basic Instinct: the femme fatale who re-wrote the rules
by Tóth Tamara
I can still clearly remember the first time I watched the film Basic Instinct. I was about 13 or 14 years old, home alone, rummaging...
Ah, music to my ears! – queer women in the front lines of music
by Szalai Andi
Most of us will probably agree that music is an important part of life: it cheers you up, comforts you, it’s something to hold on...
Book recommendations – Saundra Mitchell: The Prom
by Senka
A perfect cosy read, The Prom is a heart-warming romantic tale of first love, coming out, and a dream. The book is inspired by thestory...
“Queer Liberates”: the 25th Annual Mezipatra (CZ)
The Mezipatra Queer Film Festival took place from November 7 to 14 in Prague (the Czech Republic/Czechia) and gave out awards for the best feature...
Fran Lebowitz – the queen of sarcasm
by Vass Lilla
October marked the 74th birthday of Fran Lebowitz, the New York queer icon known for her sardonic wit and relentless criticism. She is a character...
15th LIFT, Festival of Lesbian Identities, coming this November!
by qLit
Lesbian festival coming to Budapest again! Labrisz Lesbian Association, (turning 25 this year), is organising the 15th LIFT, the iconic Festival of Lesbian Identities, from...
Halloween for Halloween-or Jamie Lee Curtis and Horror
by Tóth Tamara
There’s probably nothing more cliché than writing about Halloween films at Halloween, but there’s hardly a better film in the genre than the Halloween. More...
Autumn theater recommendations for gloomy days
Autumn is coming, with longer, cooler, and darker evenings, and if you don’t want to nestle at home, the theater can be a perfect choice....