Mixed Mag Safekeeping explores fluidity in male and female sexuality, the safekeeping of bodies of color, and tenderness in sexual expression. Varun Kataria is an Indian-American artist & engineer based in Portland, OR and a recent graduate from Rice University. He typically engages with art through digital photo & video editing, but enjoys photography, modeling and playing … Read more“Safekeeping” by Varun Kataria
I’m tired of boys, men, and mascs policing each other’s masculinity. The question “Is it Gay to…?” implies an admission of desire. It implies there is an exploration wanting to be had by the speaker that they are asking for validation in pursuing. Therein lies the problem, the possibilities of one are put in the … Read moreIs it Gay to?… On Black Men and Policing Masculinity by Victory Sampson
The 95th Academy Awards was a celebration of Asian success in Hollywood. With a grand sweep of awards claimed by “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, the first South Indian, Telugu-language, win for “Naatu Naatu” as Best Original Song, and the first two women from India to win Best Documentary short for “The Elephant Whisperer”, it … Read moreOscars Historic Asian Sweep Also Sweeps Indian Americans Under the Rug by Chitra Jagannathan
Movies, who doesn’t love them? Like dessert, films come in all shapes and sizes. Some are short and sweet, others are long and complex. But what separates great films from mediocre ones, is their ability to emulate the sensation of being withdrawn from reality. Humans deal with their emotions in vastly contrasting ways. While some … Read moreThe Overlooked Significance of Cinematography by Lynn Robchinsky
In the past several months, I’ve needed to accept several truths: 1. I am now severely ill. 2. It is not possible to predict whether I will get better or worse. 3. If I get worse, I may need a wheelchair, and maybe eventually, a feeding tube and/or a PICC line (a long-term intravenous catheter.) 4. … Read moreHow I Decided It Was Time to Get a Wheelchair by Mi Nguyen
Dr. Carianna Arredondo is a distinguished artist, educator, scholar, and administrator based in the Bay Area (Ohlone Land). With extensive experience in supporting non-profit arts organizations, museums, artist-residency programs, and college-level teaching, her expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines within the arts. Currently serving as the Assistant Dean of Special Projects for the School … Read more“Masa” by Dr. Carianna Arredondo
Artist Statement I am a figure painter, born and raised in San Antonio Texas. My work interacts with the memories and responds to the experiences I’ve faced as a biracial woman. It actively creates a safe place for me to explore and rest with my blackness. I make paintings that manipulate and desecrate the white … Read moreArtwork by Mya Gordon
L.A. based indie duo Jontha Links releases a music video to accompany their lead single “every night”, marking the long-awaited follow up to their rock anthem “Pretty Carolina”. The track began as a wistful guitar lick made from 2000’s emo nostalgia, thrown over 90’s r&b drums. Connie heard Shamik’s beat through the wall of his … Read moreevery night by Jontha Links
Hot off the heels of Mobile Homies Season 1 which was a bombastic collection of tracks that was written like an album but played like a mixtape, Vision Board is a focused affair that found him stretching his creativity farther and challenging himself to write in a way he’s never written before. Recorded primarily in … Read moreVision Board by Lyrics Born
The following is an excerpt from dykes day, a holigay; dykes day is an anthology of poetry, prose, and fiction. Visit http://www.dykesday.gay to buy their new book! Fall 2003 So, I’m just sitting there, pulling on my sleeve, brushing mites off the basket, just doing lil fidgety shit…but really, I’m looking at Jaleesa out the … Read morean excerpt from “Dykes Day”