Rec | FELIX GONZALES-TORRES

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His art breaks my heart. Cuban born American artist, Felix Gonzales-Torres makes art centering around his queer life. Often pertaining to yearning, and love, his art sets out to juxtapose the pain that queer folks endured just so they could be with and love one another. Pictured: "Untitled (Portrait of Ross in LA)"

@beefderki

May 14, 2024

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