One of my favorite things to do is visit museums with dears, nears, and/or queers who think they don’t know, like, or understand art.
There’s something joyful about watching someone who insists they “don’t get it” slowly realize they actually do.
The truth is, art is often taught by pedantic people who forget that while art history deals in context, technique, and timelines, art itself is about expression and feeling. It’s emotional. It’s subjective. It’s personal.
You don’t need a degree to know what moves you.
When people are encouraged to simply like what they like, something beautiful happens. They breathe a sigh of relief when they realize art doesn’t have to be homework. And that there won’t be any tests.
In my experience, almost everyone finds at least one piece they’re drawn to—a painting, sculpture, or photograph—that speaks to them in a way they can’t quite explain. And just like that…a new art lover is born.
Sometimes it’s a whisper. Sometimes it’s a thunderclap. Either way, that connection is the spark that keeps art alive and creativity contagious.
So whether you’re here for artistic beefcake photos, creative vintage snapshots, or just to soak in the art and beauty of men in all their many forms—like what you like, and make no apologies for it.
Appreciation is where the magic begins.
Let’s get this Sunday Fun Day started!
Clint 🌈✌️
P.S. I’ll be joining Jerry Portwood from The Queer Love Project on Substack Live today—at 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern—to discuss Queer Lens, a recent photo exhibition at Getty Center. Hope to see some of you in the chat.
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1728 = Chevalier d’Éon = French diplomat, spy, and soldier 🌈
1840 = John Addington Symonds = English poet and literary critic 🌈
1864 = Louis Lumière = French director and producer
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1902 = Ray Kroc = American businessman and philanthropist
1907 = Mrs. Miller = American novelty singer
1908 = Joshua Logan = American director and screenwriter
1917 = Allen Ludden = American tv personality and game show host
1924 = Bill Dana = American actor, producer, and screenwriter
1941 = Carlos Almaraz = Mexican-American artist 🌈
1943 = Lani Kaʻahumanu = Native Hawaiian writer and activist
1943 = Steve Miller = American singer-songwriter
1950 = James Rizzi = American painter and illustrator
1950 = Jeff Conaway = American actor and singer
1951 = Karen Allen = American actor
1951 = Bob Geldof = Irish singer-songwriter and actor
1952 = Clive Barker = British author, filmmaker, and artist 🌈
1952 = Harold Faltermeyer = German keyboard player, composer, and producer
1957 = Bernie Mac = American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter
1958 = Neil deGrasse Tyson = American astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author
1959 = Maya Lin = American architect and sculptor
1962 = Michael Andretti = American race car driver
1967 = Guy Pearce = English-Australian actor
1970 = Josie Bissett = American actor
1972 = Thomas Roberts = American journalist and actor 🌈
1974 = Heather Headley = Trinidadian-American singer-songwriter and actor
1975 = Kate Winslet = English actor
1983 = Jesse Eisenberg = American actor and writer
1989 = Travis Kelce = American football player
2006 = Jacob Tremblay = Canadian actor
EVENTS
1945 = A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. The incident is known as Hollywood Black Friday.
1947 = POTUS Harry S. Truman makes the first televised Oval Office address.
1956 = The Ten Commandments premieres in NYC.
1961 = Breakfast At Tiffany’s is released in theaters.
1962 = Dr. No, the first James Bond film, is released in British theaters.
1962 = The first Beatles single “Love Me Do“ is released in Britain.
1969 = The Washington Blade publishes its first issue.
1970 = The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded.
1999 = Angel premieres on The WB.
2000 = Gilmore Girls premieres on The WB.
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PORTRAIT + QUOTE OF THE DAY
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