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...
Inspiration
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...
qLit 2024: A Year in Review
by Amy & Anna
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes…in a year. At the end of December, we often ask ourselves how to measure the year past. Some...
Advent Anticipation and Year-End Madness at Work? Here’s How to Handle It!
by Szalai Andi
When we think of Christmas and the Advent season leading up to it, we picture the scent of gingerbread, a time to slow down, reconnect...
Does motherhood really suck? – Reflections on Angéla Murinai’s book Mother Struggles
by Sztell
In mid-November, I attended the launch of the second, revised edition of Angéla Murinai’s book Mother’s Heart/Mother Struggles [a Hungarian wordplay of “szív” meaning both...
Rainbow Families Around the World: Hungary
by Amy & Anna
This newly launched series was inspired by the article series Is the Grass Always Greener on the Other Side? That long-running series brought us perspectives...
“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...
What sports to do in the autumn? Via ferrata!
by Sztell
When asked “what sport should I try?”, I usually advise choosing an activity you enjoy and that replenishes both your body and mind. That’s why...