Blog 4

Particular question are asked of me when I explain any kind of Homosexuality in art. For example, What kind of pieces can and do you consider art? What makes an image, structure or photograph an “art” piece? Do the piece all have to be vulgar? Does it have to be blatantly obvious that the image is of two male or female lovers? Does it have to feature the lovers in a moment of passion? Or can it simply be a portrait of one object or subject?

In art, Any of these questions I would answer NO!!! Art can be what you make it. When something thinks of art they generally think of a painting on canvas. On a random mission to find something a little out of the “typical art” I came across a small, photography exhibit called Photographing (The Butch Women Of San Francisco) by Meg Allen “those who choose to exist and identify outside the gender binary” In this intriguing series, it showcases women of all ages and backgrounds. Megan is trying to capture the butch identity that she saw in her and some of her close friends.

Is this true art? Obviously I feel it is? I guess the more in-depth question is, is it homosexual art? It feature nothing revealing. No women in a erotic poses after making love… Can the image of a “butch” women qualify as art?

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2 Responses to Blog 4

  1. cph136 says:

    Very interesting post. I think one of the biggest questions here is about visibility, tolerance, and celebration. As Allen says in the piece that these photographs come from, she was excited to see people like her, and she wanted to show them in a positive light, to celebrate them. But the stories of discrimination that she mingles with the photograph also highlight the marginalized position these butch women occupy.

    In thinking through your ideas about art, could it be that art is a form that allows for the celebration of the non-normative? I think a lot of your other archive posts have suggested this, so it might be an interesting idea to pursue.

  2. yxl5340 says:

    I guess art can be anything, and I understand the reasoning of your blog! I guess, in my opinion, art is all about making people feel awkward and also inspired at the same time. Anything could be art if they have “souls” in them.

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