Rene G. Cepeda

Tag: queer theory

  • Self Othering in the Art World

    Self Othering in the Art World

    This article was originally published in The New Union. Gay, Black, Feminist, African; these are just some of the labels that are commonly used in the art world in an attempt to reduce complex individuals to a single identifier, whether religious, ethnic, territorial, national, or sexual. In general terms, these labels are not used in…

  • David Hockney Early Reflections Review

    David Hockney Early Reflections Review

    David Hockney Early Reflections is a cleverly named exhibition focusing on the early period of the artist’s career, introducing us to something more than the famous pool paintings. While Hockney’s homosexuality is touched upon, as it should be, especially since his sexual preference is prevalent in most of his creative output in one way or…