Through two permanent archives and the artists she influenced, the legendary doll-maker’s work lives on

Plus more of what’s up and on starting Aug. 18

Neil Smith’s tortuous upbringing made “family” the ultimate F word

A filmmaker, a poet and a visual artist—each embodies the bohemian soul of West Bengal

In “Pretty Baby,” Belcher makes intriguing connections between the patriarchy, capitalism and queerness

In a beautiful new book, artist and designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has co-edited a celebration of places around the world that bring LGBTQ2S+ people together

In Davey Davis’s “X,” a sadist has their world upended by an elusive sexual partner

The TikTok sensation gives an insider’s look at bookstores, art galleries, vintage clothing, and nightlife

At the edge of 60, the performance artist and intense anti-capitalist has been connecting with younger audiences and finding recognition of a sort

In a conversation hosted by Xtra, the two authors talk about their new books and how far they’ve come

“After Blue (Dirty Paradise)” is set on a planet of women (and one male sex robot)

“My life was always dependent on my needs and also the network of people needing to depend on me”

Dance artist Filip Kijowski’s “Asylum Library” is an act of resistance and compassion for Ukrainian refugees

“It’s important that we find love,” says R. Eric Thomas, “but it’s also important that we we queer people find community and a sense of belonging”

Check out the 14 LGBTQ2S+ books we’re most excited to dive into this Pride

Joris Bas Backer talks to Maia Kobabe about going beyond the narrative of “I always knew”

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

Arts

Trail-blazing trans artist Greer Lankton gave the girls the dolls we need

Pulpy romance novels, figurative painting and other culture picks from queer friends

Montreal author Neil Smith mines the tragedy (and dark comedy) of his own life for his heartbreaking new novel

In a city known for its unconventionality, these three queer Kolkata artists manage to stand out

From winning a ‘beautiful baby’ pageant in Appalachia to working as a dominatrix in L.A., Chris Belcher recounts a multifaceted life in her new memoir

Queer spaces are, in fact, whatever we damn well declare them to be

Set amidst futuristic political turmoil, Davey Davis’s new book unpacks pain and pleasure

Discover queer London with Tyreece Nye

Has British iconoclast David Hoyle unwittingly turned himself into an icon?

Almost 30 years after their breakout literary successes, Shani Mootoo and Shyam Selvadurai are (mostly) no longer outsiders

Bertrand Mandico’s new film is just the latest chapter of the director’s pansexual, xenogender vision

Inside Brontez Purnell’s ‘100 Boyfriends,’ a collection of complex love stories

Two hours from the Ukraine border, a group of Polish volunteers work to create a safe haven for LGBTQ+ refugees

A writer for screen, stage and page, R. Eric Thomas uses comedy to recalibrate the American experience

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

Queer rom-coms and a new drag reality competition show streaming this April