This week, dearest Filthy Dreams readers, a star was born. No, I’m not talking about that film with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (hard pass–you’re no Judy or Babs!). Nor am I talking about the new members of Congress that turned the House blue and freaked out Trump so much he was in a near-constant … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Tributes
Groove Is In The Heart: Remembering Pulse A Year Later
As most of you dearest Filthy Dreams readers know, today, June 12, is the one-year anniversary of the shootings at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, which killed 49 people who were namely LGBTQ and Latinx. Given our ongoing engagement and belief in the significance of nightlife for the queer community and communities of color, it … Continue reading
A Black Swan Song For Ren Hang
Ren Hang (任航), one of the most recognizable burgeoning contemporary photographers, passed away this week at just 29 years old. Known for his evocative photographs with simple compositions and singular odd elements — exotic animals, unabashed nudity, repetitious visual slips — Ren made desire and openness the forefront of his photographs. Though highly staged, performed … Continue reading
Can’t Stop Dancing
Why hello there, dearest of dear Filthy Dreams readers! Would you like a mimosa or 10? Yeah, we need them too…Today is officially a week from the horrific and tragic shootings that killed 49 LGBTQ people at Pulse nightclub’s Latinx night in Orlando. We assume, like us, you spent this past week glued to your … Continue reading