Hugh Ryan
The Gods Are Queer and Racially Diverse in 'The Wicked + The Divine'
Comic series 'The Wicked + The Divine' features ancient gods reborn into modern-day England.
The Canines of 'White God' Take Over Cannes in a Dark Portrayal of Europe's Moral Crisis
In White God, Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó casts a harrowing light on Europe's moral crisis.
The Failure of Male Societies: Author Andrew Smith Tackles Monsters and Sex
Andrew Smith's upcoming novel 'The Alex Crow' follows a young Syrian refugee who finds himself adopted by a deranged scientist working on reanimating dead species for the US government to use as spies.
Queen Sabrina, Flawless Mother
America's majestic drag queen mother has spent her life mentoring her daughters and granddaughters.
Not Here to Make Friends: How 'Survivor' Invented the Reality Show Villain
What makes a compelling reality TV bad guy? A high IQ.
How the Sausage Gets Laid: 'Pretty Filthy' Is a New Musical About Porn
'Pretty Filthy' looks at porn as a business first and a fuck fest second, with lots of humor in between.
Censorship Is the Dirty Little Secret of the Art World
"Irreverent: A Celebration of Censorship," an exhibit curated by Jennifer Tyburczy, looks at the erased history of censored art.
The Love and Struggle of Producing a Left-Wing Circus
Artist-activist Jennifer Miller has been creating social justice–themed circus performances in New York City parks for decades, but her most recent one could be her last.
Gay Photography Legend James Bidgood Needs Help Buying a Camera
People often cite James Bidgood's photography as a precursor to David LaChapelle's work, but the legendary gay photographer needs help buying a camera.
The 'Kept Man' Who Seduced All Your Favorite Dead Gay Novelists
What do Truman Capote, Christopher Isherwood, and Gore Vidal (allegedly) have in common? Denham Fouts, who was once called "the most expensive male prostitute in the world."
The Final Secret of David Wojnarowicz
Since he died of AIDS, David Wojnarowicz has been the subject of a movie, a biography, and an upcoming Whitney retrospective, but he has one last secret: the Magic Box.
St. Louis Galleries Put On an Art-Show Memorial for Michael Brown
Hands Up, Don't Shoot: Artists Respond invited more than 100 artists from around the world to weigh in on the tragedy and the accompanying issues of civil rights, community safety, police violence, trauma, and healing.