Downtown 80s Queer Art Crawl

In New York City in the 1980s, the art world took off in a new direction. The epicenter of this seismic shift was the East Village, Manhattan. Young artists and gallerists made and displayed art that was accessible, fun, gritty, and anti-elitist. Queer artists led the way, and in response to the ADIS crisis turned themselves into a new breed of artist—that of artist activist.

Downtown 80s Queer Art Crawl

Take a virtual tour through the East Village of 1980s NYC. Visit some of the many galleries and clubs that sprang up in the area that showcased queer artists who led the new scene.

In this talk we will go to such storied places as CBGBs, Club 57, Fun Club, Mud Club, and more to find out how a new art scene, led by queer artists, emerged in the East Village of Manhattan. Highlights include

  • An in-depth look at Keith Haring, one of the most famous artist to come from this scene.

  • The work of Nan Goldin, who documented the scene through her diaristic photorgaphs.

  • How David Wojnarowicz used his art to fight for justice during the AIDS crisis

  • And much more!

FAQs

How do the tours take place?

Talks and tours are hosted on Zoom but if you have a specific video conferencing platform your company uses (such as WebEx) I can adapt to what you want.

 

How much do the tours cost?

This is negotiable based on group size and budget, please inquire with me via email.

How long are the tours?

Each talk is as an hour long, including time for discussion and Q&A. If you would like a customized tour (longer, shorter, with more time for participation, etc.) I would be very happy to accommodate your needs.

 

What group size do you cater for?

Tours accommodate up to 100 participants, but within that any group size is catered for.

What kind of participation do you offer?

Modern art is a gift to talk about! At the end of each stop on the tour I like to get a discussion going about the artwork we’ve seen. Utilizing Zoom’s functionality, participants are encouraged to communicate their thoughts, feelings, comments, and questions to really explore the art and ideas we look at together.