Often when we think of Gay Pride marches, we think of the floats, incredible parties, gorgeous drag queens and impressive shows. While all this is a great and welcome symbol of how much the struggle for civil rights for LGBT people has advanced, we should take a moment to reflect on the history and importance [...]

We talked recently of the traveling exhibition of Interruptus artists’ collective, dedicated to promoting art which features the most unbridled eroticism … To understand the origin of this group and their amazing parties we must go back to 2004, specifically the time when Mike Steel, Newcastle photographer based in the bohemian district of Madrid La [...]

At one time, the famous painting of Velazquez’s Venus in the mirror, depicting a coquettishly posed naked woman, was considered a shockingly erotic and sensual image… Something similar happened with the Naked Maja by Goya and with the works of many artists of recognized prestige. However, in our world today, do artists who dedicate their [...]

The Museo Nacional del Prado, to the delight of fans and admirers of ‘Las Meninas‘ (The Maids of Honour),  has prepared an exhibition which critically engages 4 distinct artistic epochs. With the aim of paying homage to the great master Diego Velázquez, works from the Aragonese Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso and Richard Hamilton, are [...]

Anarchist punk from very early on in life, this photographer soon began to frequent brothels and abuse alcohol and drugs. He soon left his hometown in France, and decided to travel around the world. His trip lasted 10 years and finally at age 30 he ended up in New York, where he discovered his interest [...]

Football fanatics from all over the world are counting the days until the Fifa World Cup. For an entire month – from 11 June until 11 July 2010 – South Africa will host this prestigious event, as the first African nation ever to do so. The country will be flooded by players, press, supporters and… [...]

The cinema lights are dimmed and the public begins to lower their voices, awaiting the projection of a very special short film: a video featuring the music of Massive Attack in which an elderly woman vividly recalls her youth as a porn star in the 70s … Welcome to the First International Short Film Festival [...]