The Bureau of Queer Art, Contemporary Queer and Allied Artists

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The Bureau of Queer Art is a media venture for Contemporary Queer and Allied Artists to explore representation, identity, and themes of outsiderness in a culture of 'mall-ification'. “Queer' not as being about who you're having sex with (that can be a dimension of it); but 'queer' as being about the self that is at odds with everything around it and that has to invent and create and find a place to speak and to thrive and to live.” -Bell Hooks Apply to participate at ArtGalleryStudios.com

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Bonus Episode | Stefan Hagen | Foto(grafia) 2021
Aug 23 2024
Bonus Episode | Stefan Hagen | Foto(grafia) 2021
Welcome to a special episode of The Bureau of Queer Art. In this episode, we dive into the archives to revisit an insightful conversation with visiting artist Stefan Hagen, who participated in our Foto(grafia) 2021 group exhibition in Mexico City. Stefan's work, part of his series Encompassing, brings a unique perspective to photography, exploring the relationship between time, space, and the limitations of our perception. Stefan's process is both meditative and experimental. He leaves his cameras alone, allowing them to record time and space as they unfold, independent of his presence. Whether he's walking away, sleeping, or simply letting time pass, the cameras capture what they can—defined by the limitations of the optics and the movements of celestial bodies. Yet, as Stefan poignantly notes, even the most sophisticated equipment can't fully encapsulate the vastness of space and time. His work, like *Pilot Peak 1*, evokes a sense of the sublime, depicting places of historical significance, such as where the Donner Party struggled through the mud in 1846, reminding us that some spaces are larger than we can ever fully comprehend. As we look back on this impactful project, we're excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for Foto(grafia) 2025. This annual group exhibition will take place during Art Week CDMX in February 2025, one of the most vibrant and international art weeks in Mexico City. In addition, we're seeking an elite group of artists for our online residency incubator, designed to prepare artists for solo and group exhibitions on platforms like Artsy, and in art fairs and other prominent events during Art Week CDMX 2025. These intimate groups will meet once a week over 12 weeks, providing an intensive, collaborative environment for artists to refine their work and prepare for these significant exhibitions. For more information and to apply, visit TheBureauOfQueerArt.com. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an extraordinary journey of artistic growth and international exposure.
Flashback ORT PROJECT
Aug 9 2024
Flashback ORT PROJECT
Join us as we revisit one of our most captivating episodes from Season 1 of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast, available on all platforms. Dive into OMNI VANITAS, an extraordinary showcase by the art duo ORT Project. Anna Noelle Rockwell and Oona Nelson push the boundaries of contemporary art, transforming the dining table into a stage for lush, painterly tableaux that challenge the very ideas of consumption, abundance, and decay. ORT Project’s work blends art history with modern-day critiques of convenience, abundance, and environmental peril. Their evocative installations and photographs invite you to explore the complex beauty found in the grotesque, the poisonous, and the hedonistic. Whether you’re an artist seeking inspiration or an art lover eager to connect more deeply with contemporary creativity, this episode is for you. Tune in, explore, and let your voice join the conversation at the intersection of art and culture. And don’t miss out on The Bureau of Queer Art experience beyond the podcast! Download all our magazine issues for free on our website, and take advantage of a special 30% discount on print editions. Head to ArtGalleryStudios.com to explore, expand your collection, and enrich your artistic journey today! Apply today for Efimero • Vida • Muerte • Arte • Volume 5 The Bureau of Queer Art to be presented at Centro Cultural Juan Ruflo Mexico City and Artsy.net from 4 Oct to 2 November in conjunction with Dia de los Muertos. We have a few remaining positions for features and solo shows on Artsy.net. #ArtCollectors #Artsy #CDMXarte #QueerVisibility #InclusiveArt #SpiritualArt #ContemporaryArtists #Podcast #queeralliedartists
Garden of Penises | Ximena Alarcón | Bonus Episode
Jul 27 2024
Garden of Penises | Ximena Alarcón | Bonus Episode
In October 2021, under our previous name PRPG.mx, we hosted an insightful exhibition titled "Perspectivas Humanas." This show featured seven artists across six spaces, exploring the human form, perceptions, experiences, and storytelling methods. These narratives aimed to comfort, remind, educate, and unite us as humans, emphasizing our shared experiences and the diversity of voices in the art world. Visitors, referred to as "the experimenters," were invited to navigate the gallery spaces and engage deeply with the art, challenging their views on discourse, culture, and the pivotal moments in history. One of the standout contributors was Ximena Alarcón, whose provocative sculptures highlighted the limitations and lack of reciprocity in intimacy within a male-dominated world. By adopting a feminist perspective, Alarcón encouraged viewers to re-evaluate their own viewpoints—sometimes drawing them into voyeurism, at other times into a metaphorical blindness, and often challenging them with deceptive stereotypes. Her works, featuring a mix of reflective surfaces and wood, were designed to provoke self-assessment and facilitate conversations on entrenched societal beliefs. Now known as Art Gallery Studios, we are revisiting this impactful exhibition through a special feature on our podcast. As a bonus episode, we present an interview with Ximena Alarcón, exploring her feminist approach and the themes that resonate throughout her body of work, including gender, social inequalities, racism, and empathy. This insightful discussion is available on your favorite podcast platform. Additionally, members of our exclusive Patreon community, "The Bureau of Queer Art," can access and download the show catalog as part of their support for our community. This initiative not only reflects on past achievements but also continues to foster a dialogue about the evolving narratives within contemporary art.
Andres Juarez Troncosco: UN HOMBRE NUEVO
Jun 22 2024
Andres Juarez Troncosco: UN HOMBRE NUEVO
Art Gallery Studios presents our latest residency exhibition: "Que ser un hombre" by Mexican artist Andre Juarez Troncoso, curated by Micheal Swank. Opening August 6, 2024, to January 11, 2025, exclusively online with Artsy.net. (Link in Bio)“Que ser un hombre” (What It Means to Be a Man) offers a profound exploration of gender identity and societal acceptance, focusing on the transgender male experience in Mexico. Andre Juarez Troncoso's work transcends documentation, presenting a powerful statement on identity, masculinity, and the struggle for acceptance.Recognized as “Outstanding Work” at POY LATAM 2023, Troncoso’s sensitive handling of subjects ensures their dignity and respect, balancing visibility with privacy. Though not a trans man himself, Troncoso shares many life experiences with his subjects, creating a bond of trust that enriches his work.Join us in celebrating this transformative series that challenges societal norms and advocates for a more inclusive world. “Que ser un hombre” is more than art; it’s a movement and a call to awareness about the lives of transgender men in Mexico.Despite the impact of these images, we've had to crop them to navigate social media algorithms and the prejudices they enforce. This series aims to reflect on gender identity struggles and foster societal conversations about transgender experiences, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. See the full images on Artsy.net.Artist @andresjuareztroncoso#QueerArt #TransArt #ArtGalleryStudios #Artsy #QueerVisibility #GenderIdentity #InclusiveArt #AndreJuarezTroncoso #QueSerUnHombre
Theo Polymorphos on Elysian Fields; Myth Making
May 31 2024
Theo Polymorphos on Elysian Fields; Myth Making
Join us as we delve into the mystical world of Theo Polymorphos, a Florida-based queer artist whose upcoming solo exhibition "Elysian Curves and Parallels" paints a vivid tableau of myth interwoven with modern life. Presented by Dama Gallery on Artsy.net and highlighted in The Bureau of Queer Art’s Volume 4, Pink Tide, Theo's work transports viewers into a realm where ancient gods and modern narratives collide from May 8th to August 8th, 2024. In this podcast episode, Theo shares his unique artistic journey, drawing from the wellsprings of nature, classical mythology, and personal introspection. “Mythology breathes through the canvas of my dreams, offering visions that shape my art,” Theo reveals, emphasizing how these age-old tales gain new life through his brush. His artworks aren't just retellings but reimaginings that blend the essence of traditional myths with the poignant realities of queer existence. Listeners will gain insight into Theo’s creative process, which begins with a spark—an image or a snippet of poetry—and evolves through a blend of digital and traditional media into intricate narratives that challenge our perceptions of identity and transformation. Exploring themes from Dionysian rituals to the philosophies of Nietzsche, Theo’s work invites us to reconsider the narratives we inherit and the ones we pass on. Tune into The Bureau of Queer Art’s podcast to hear Theo Polymorphos articulate how his art not only depicts myths but actively participates in their ongoing story, weaving the threads of the past with the vibrant, shifting tapestry of queer lives today. Discover the power of art to reshape stories and forge new legends in "Elysian Fields; Myth Making with Theo Polymorphos." For a transformative artistic experience, explore Theo's exhibition online at Artsy.net through Dama Gallery and experience the lush narrative landscapes he creates. Engage with the art, subscribe to the podcast, and support a rich tradition of queer artistic expression that challenges, delights, and inspires.
Navigating Memory and Place: The Artistic Journey of Libbet Loughnan
Apr 3 2024
Navigating Memory and Place: The Artistic Journey of Libbet Loughnan
Libbet Loughnan’s artistry stands distinctively within the contemporary sphere, marked by its profound exploration of identity, memory, and place. Featured in The Bureau of Queer Art’s podcast and soon to be showcased at Art Week CDMX at Clavo Movimiento, her work as a queer-allied artist delves deeply into the complex interplay of personal history and the ephemeral nature of memory. Loughnan’s approach, characterized by its vivid storytelling and emotive resonance, brings a unique perspective to the canvas, inviting viewers into a world where past experiences and present realities coalesce.New Group Starting April 9th, 2024, for 6 group sessions and one-on-one with the curator for our summer Pride show. This year, we will host with our partner Dama Gallery in Ventura, CA, to open on June 1st. Apply now at ArtGalleryStudios.comHigh Exhibition Success RateTailored Online DevelopmentDirect Access to Gallery CuratorsExhibition PreparednessGlobal NetworkingStructured Weekly MeetingsCommunity-Driven ResourcesCultural and Artistic ExchangeSupportive Creative CommunityApplications are now being accepted for our next INCUBATOR online artist residency group preparing for an exhibition in June 1, 2024.Join us to take your art to new heights and be part of an inspiring, collaborative community. Apply now to be a part of this transformative experience! ArtGalleryStudios.com#artcommunity#ArtistsOpportunity#PRIDEexhibition#CreativeCareerBoost#ArtResidency2024
Unveiling the Divine: Exploring Michael Perry’s Meditative Masterpieces
Mar 20 2024
Unveiling the Divine: Exploring Michael Perry’s Meditative Masterpieces
In our latest episode of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast and magazine, we dive into "Unveiling the Divine: Exploring Michael Perry’s Meditative Masterpieces" (Season 3 Episode 7), available now. Artist @mmlperry invites us into a world where art serves as a gateway to meditation and introspection, far removed from the everyday chaos. Michael's work reminds us of the power of art to create sanctuaries of peace and self-reflection, both for the artist and the audience.Michael tells us, "Art for me is a refuge, a process through which I cultivate inner stillness and offer a space of reflection for others. It's about the journey inward as much as the outward expression."Dive deeper into the tranquility of Michael's art and more by downloading your free digital copy of The Bureau of Queer Art in English or Español at ArtGalleryStudios.com. Join our vibrant community by subscribing to our podcast on platforms like Apple, Spotify, Google, or iHeart, and support us with your engagement and subscriptions. Excited to share your own artistic journey? Apply now for our online or in-person residency programs, or to be part of our upcoming exhibitions in Mexico and the USA. Visit ArtGalleryStudios.com for more information and to submit your application. Let's celebrate the diversity and richness of queer art together. Your voice is important to us. #TheBureauOfQueerArt #QueerArtists #ArtResidency #OnlineResidency #ArtCommunity #Subscribe #MichaelPerry #MeditativeArt #QueerArtExploration