BE MY GUEST:
JUNE 4th -- 6 to 10 pm QUEER BIENNIAL I at RIOT I
/RECEPTION AND OPEN HOUSE DURING PRIDE WEEK & 7&8 -- 12 to 7 pm
For Mayoral Reception and Community Kick-Off Event. This is very different than in years past. This event is open to everyone and will include RIOT I, a preview of QUEER BIENNIAL I , Pride Chapel, Outfest screenings in the council chambers, library exhibit and tours, food truck showcase, reception and bar. A great event for patrons, press and friends that would like t...
BE MY GUEST:
JUNE 4th -- 6 to 10 pm QUEER BIENNIAL I at RIOT I
/RECEPTION AND OPEN HOUSE DURING PRIDE WEEK & 7&8 -- 12 to 7 pm
For Mayoral Reception and Community Kick-Off Event. This is very different than in years past. This event is open to everyone and will include RIOT I, a preview of QUEER BIENNIAL I , Pride Chapel, Outfest screenings in the council chambers, library exhibit and tours, food truck showcase, reception and bar. A great event for patrons, press and friends that would like to see the exhibitions without incurring the cost of attending the PRIDE festival on the 7 and 8th.
ABOUT PREVIEW EXHIBITION:
TITLE: QUEER BIENNIAL l: LA/NY and parts in between -- Preview
VENUE 1: QBI @ Riot 1/LA PRIDE. West Hollywood, CA
DATES: Preview June 4 (6 to 10 PM) June 7 & 8 (12 to 7PM)
-This is the preview showing of the QBI Exhibition at Coagula Curatorial June 28th - July 19th
A carefully curated show of OUT / QUEER/LGBT emerging, mid-career, and established artists from a list of west coast, east coast, and middle-America artists -- a national survey. Hand picked artists that do not shy away from sexuality, identity, the body, and all around queerness. This is the first Queer Biennial Anchored in Los Angeles, New York, Mexico and Paris. Featuring: Installation, Performance, and Video art.
Founder and curator: Ruben Esparza.
Mr. Esparza is a Los Angeles artist and curator based in West Hollywood.
www.queerbiennial.com ruben@rubenesparza.com
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Rick Castro, Ben Cuevas, Ruben Esparza, Connie Fleming, Chasen Igleheart, Bruce LaBruce, Scooter LaForge, Lili Lakich, Dave Naz, Mel Odom, Gio Black Peter, Miguel Angel Reyes, Robert W. Richards, AB Soto, SUPERM, Alonso Tapia, Austin Young + more.
