Dinah 2019: Queer Heaven on Earth
The Dinah Shore festival was every queer woman’s fantasy; an overwhelming sea of intertwining people sensually dancing, mingling and giggling with each other, making me wonder – am I in heaven on earth? It was my first Dinah, one that I had long-waited to attend since my teen years watching The L Word as a […]
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This Is Home: Dallas Woods Reconnects with His Roots
Red Bull yesterday revealed the first episode of three-part documentary series This Is Home, featuring Wyndham-raised rapper and mentor, Dallas Woods. An up-close look at the meaning of home for Australian artists, This Is Home journeys with musicians as they revisit the integral people and places that have shaped their lives and careers to date. Late last year […]
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Nobody’s Clown: Gender Bending
‘Nobody’s Clown’ is a play on the interpretation of masculinity where gender bends and uses hues to make a statement. Vibrant, bold and handsome men can take on any fashion brought their way. Credits Photographer: Ronald Flowers @rome_god Stylist: Steve Gatez @stevie.gatez Make-up Artist: Tahira Ahmad @tahira_ahmad Model: Jalen Domonique @jalen.xx
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Subject to Change: Rebirth and Renewal
In these images I wanted to show a sense of ongoing duality and attempt to paint a picture of a person escaping their “darker” side. Although I am not religious as an adult, I was raised in Catholic schools throughout sections of my schooling, and the imagery has stayed with me in its own way. […]
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War Cry: A Declaration Against Our Inner Demons
‘War Cry’ is an editorial/film that designer Alabama Blonde conceived & executed with “some really beautiful creatives who all had something to scream about because of the on-going and personal battles they face due to their queer identities, being people of colour, being creatives and the pursuit of a creative life – against all odds […]
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River Gallo: The Intersex Runaway Who’s Educating Our Minds & Stealing Our Hearts
I stumbled across River Gallo on Instagram late last year, while scouting the web for filmmakers to feature at our short film night. Upon discovering the Instagram of River’s film Ponyboi and reading its bio – A short film about an intersex runaway, looking for love in all the wrong places – I was immediately […]
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TT the Artist: Breaking the Gender Barriers of the Music Industry
TT the Artist is changing the hip-hop game. The Florida native is a multitalented innovator who is bringing the focus of the music industry back to empowering women, particularly women of colour. Creating representation through her label Club Queen Records, TT has presented a platform that allows women to bypass the restrictions that are typically […]
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Spells and Confessions of a Perfume Witch
When you hear the term “witch”, either one of three images appear in your mind: a hunched silhouette stooped over a brew of potions and herbs, a gypsy adorned with a headscarf and hoop earrings gazing mystically into her crystal ball, or, perhaps, it’s the occult fashion of the goth girls from “The Craft”. Self-proclaimed […]
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International Women’s Day: 4 Women Who Inspire Us
In the spirit of International Women’s Day worldwide we are featuring a range of inspiring women who are breaking boundaries, living their truths and redefining what it means to be a woman in this modern day and age. We asked each woman to provide a self-portrait of how they see themselves, in whatever medium they […]
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Annie Lennox, The Circle & Apple Music: Global International Women’s Day Initiative
LONDON, UK (March 7th, 2019): As the women’s rights movement pushes forward, internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer and Human Rights activist Annie Lennox and the NGO she founded, The Circle, have partnered with Apple Music for a Global International Women’s Day initiative launched today. Together with Sammy Andrews and her team at Deviate Digital, they have created a […]
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