Golden Queers--Pack of 32 Postcards
New York and Berlin: Wessel + O'Connor Galleryand Verlag Rosa Winkel, 1998. Wonderful collection of 32 postcards, making up this exhibition catalogue of celebrated figures in gay culture. "From Dietrich to Divine, Tom of Finland to James Baldwin, and Mishima to Mapplethorpe". The artist (Rinaldo Hopf) here "paints his iconic figures, youthful and handsome, in gold, on screen-printed, black-and-white backgrounds, which feature a portrait-grid of 36 notable queers". All the cards are in immaculate condition, as is the pictorial chemise which houses them. Based on Rinaldo Hopf's June-August 1998 "Golden Queers" show at Wessel + O'Connor Gallery, New York. Collectible; Fine. Item #9315
Price: $150.00