Jimmy DeSana & Marlon Riggs: The Sodomite Invasion

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Courtesy of Framline

Marlon T. Riggs, "Tongues Untied," 1989

film still

The Sodomite Invasion: Experimentation, Politics and Sexuality in the work of Jimmy DeSana and Marlon T. Riggs.

Curated by Lorenzo Fusi

Opening Reception: January 30, 7-9 pm

Griffin Art Projects presents a double solo show pairing the work of two American artists: the fine art photographer Jimmy DeSana, a radical spirit and highly influential voice in the field of photography based in NYC, and the experimental film-maker and documentarist Marlon Riggs, a vocal activist in the fight against HIV/AIDS, whose filmic work primarily explores race relations and sexuality. The exhibition will be accompanied by a screening program of Rigg’s oeuvre in partnership with The Cinematheque during the opening week.

Curatorial Talk: January 30 6-7 pm - Conversations on Collecting: Guest curator Lorenzo Fusi on the archive and legacy of Jimmy DeSana and Marlon T. Riggs

Join guest curator Lorenzo Fusi for a discussion revolving around the responsibility of caring for the archive and legacy of Jimmy DeSana and Marlon T. Riggs. Building on one of Griffin Art Project’s mandates to make privately held art collections accessible to the public, this ongoing series is presented in partnership with the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver.This event will be followed by a public reception for the exhibition "The Sodomite Invasion: Experimentation, Politics and Sexuality in the work of Jimmy DeSana and Marlon T. Riggs".