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5 Artists who hold Fought for Gay Rights from Art

By Sybaris Collection

Since memorable times, art and the struggle for queer rights have had a strong link through museums, galleries and exhibitions. In this LGBT Pride Month, we have compiled five artists who have helped reflect on communities from a political and social perspective.

1. Keith Haring

Keith Haring Allen (Reading, 1958 – New York, 1990) is one of the most outstanding artists and activists of pop art. His works are an iconic language that has remained and his artistic interests define it: war, sexuality, death and birth. From being a commercial art student in Pittsburgh he went on to wander the streets of Modern York and learn painting to break into universal space.Sexuality is a recurring theme in his imaginative work as he deals with issues such as body sense, sexuality and penetration. Haring accomplished more than just exhibiting in museums; he raised knowledge in society about the social causes that mattered to him, homosexuality and AIDS. Safe Sex (1988); Stop Aids (1989); Ignorance = Fear. Silence = Death (1989) and Fight Aids Worldwide (1990) are some works relating to the movement.

LGBT+ History Month: Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988)

This February, we are proud to honour LGBT+ History Month, a month-long annual celebration and remembrance of queer woman , gay, bisexual and non-binary history. It looks help at the history of gay rights and celebrates how far we own come in the battle for equality.

Over this month we will look at the lives of people who made an impact in the fields of arts, culture and science, as well as organism prominent figures in the LGBT+ community.

Today we commemorate Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988)

Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in Park Slope Brooklyn to a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother. His cultural heritage provided inspiration and he would often incorporate Spanish words into his artworks.

After being hit by a car when he was eight years old, his mother bought a replicate of Gray’s Anatomy to read whilst he was recovering and this provided inspiration for art later in life. He also named his band Gray which referenced the book.

Basquiat did not have a formal art education, neither did he go to art school. He learnt his art skills from visiting art galleries and was inspired by harmony his father played.

Some LGBTQA+ artists have achieved world-renowned fame: Tom of Finland, David Hockney, Claude Cahun, and Glück, to name a few. However, there are many others whose work is less well-known but who provide important glimpses into the lives and struggles of their community. These artists showcase the sexual, secretive, radical/political, and heart wrenching-moments that many, if not all, members in the community have experienced. Moreover, there is still a stigma that clouds over both LGBTQA+ artists and the art itself. Fortunately, here at Thomas J. Watson Library, we compile an encyclopedic and comprehensive collection of materials on the history of art in the world. Our online catalogue provides a great starting place to find an ample amount of materials to scout LGBTQA+ art. Here are a few to obtain you started!
Jarrett Key is a Brooklyn-based visual creator. In his artist's publication Trans (see above), Key explores signs and symbols with relation to trans and gender identities and public restrooms.
Zanele Muholui is a South African creator whose photobook, Faces and Phases, presents portraits of black lesbian women, trans-men, and gay men, who are resisting

9 Queer Artists Who Changed the History of New Art Forever
The phenomenon of queer art has a long history that was ignored by historians for centuries. As Western urban life developed, queer artists were looking for their place in new environments. For some, establishing and expressing one’s identity was a political act, while others avoided attracting attention and referencing their personal lives. Below are 9 great queer artists that made a lasting impact on the history of modern art
Who were Gay Artists?
The term queer art refers to works created by LGBTQ+ artists. These pieces show experiences and issues faced by gender non-conforming artists. The history of visual codes and motifs chosen by queer artists is rich. Think of the figure of St Sebastian that’s seen as one of the most popular homoerotic symbols. However, art historians started to look at queer art as a separate phenomenon in the late twentieth century influenced by the civil rights movements. Artworks created by LGBTQ+ artists often express ideas and concepts that are less familiar to their heterosexual and gender-conforming colleagues, such as alienation and complex self-identification.
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