Queer holiness revealed by artist Erich Erving in “Bona Breviary of the Fabulosa Innocents” and Polari Evensong
Queer identity mixes with Christian faith in the surprising, sometimes controversial art of New York artist Erich Erving. His work revolves around LGBTQ identity, sexuality and the Bible, seeking to welcome outcasts as Jesus did. Erving’s projects include his ongoing...
Support Polish LGBTQ activist arrested for rainbow Virgin Mary posters
Q Spirit founder Kittredge Cherry sent a letter protesting the recent arrest of a Polish LGBTQ activist for posters of the Virgin Mary and Christ child with rainbow halos. Elżbieta Podleśna was arrested recently for “offending religious sentiments” on charges that she...
New icons of Queer Saints created by artist Katy Miles-Wallace
A queer Lutheran artist launched a new series of Queer Saints icons recently. Traditional saints with queer qualities and heroes of the LGBTQ community are presented with rainbow halos by seminarian Katy Miles-Wallace in her colorful “Queer Saints” series....
Marcella Althaus-Reid portrait displayed at University of Edinburgh
A new portrait of queer Latina theologian Marcella Althaus-Reid was put on display recently at New College School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. The painting is now mounted in the Rainy Hall, a communal dining room that is the social hub for...
Queer religious experiences honored in Melbourne art and Eucharist
A “Eucharist to honor the body, Eros and queer experience” will conclude an art exhibit on sexuality and spirituality Jan. 29 at a former convent in Melbourne, Australia. Gay spirituality author Michael Bernard Kelly will lead the creative ritual as a liturgical...

















