Stranded In The Jungle: Exoticism And Resistant Illegibility In “Queer Tropics”
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Stranded In The Jungle: Exoticism And Resistant Illegibility In “Queer Tropics”

On Monday, New York-based musical duo Sofi Tukker appeared on The Tonight Show in a type of jungle drag, performing their song “Best Friend.” Grooving to their funky track, the duo boogied next to a sculptural set-up of palm fronds, banana leaves, fake flowers and a series of cut-out animal silhouettes in what Billboard magazine … Continue reading

Potentials of Queer Abstraction: “Read My Lips” at Knockdown Center
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Potentials of Queer Abstraction: “Read My Lips” at Knockdown Center

“In putting together a show about complicating visibility, it is necessary to acknowledge that there have been times when queer visibility was life or death. It also must be acknowledged that without violence against queer people — whether physical or the violence of mandating identity — it wouldn’t be necessary to have a conversation around … Continue reading