SEPTEMBER 2026
Preservation in Print
Collectors play a pivotal role in safeguarding gay art for the future
This publication is a labor in love that I hope will inspire LGBTQ+ artists and foster a greater queer art community. We face tough times ahead, and it’s always better to do so together.
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What’s inside issue 6
RESIN THE BAR
Animation led Cody Shipman to art, but a love of linework, some experiments with new media, and his “Drink & Draw” community have let him thrive.
OBJECTS OF OUR DESIRES
Master ceramics artist Larry Buller combines a passion for collecting beautiful things and a philosophical curiosity about the layers of meaning we give our stuff.
SECTIONS:
ON DISPLAY:
Celebrating liberation’s roots
California African American Museum exhibition tells the stories of queer Black people often excluded from historical LGBTQ-rights narratives.
QUEERSTORY:
An artist for the ‘everyday guy’
Michael Kirwan, a major figure in 20th century gay art, tried to represent ‘regular’ guys in his work.
KNOWLEDGE BASE:
Museum mindset
Whether you’re an artist or a collector, don’t overlook details in presentation. Be sure to use materials that won’t damage your art in the longterm.
COLLECTOR CORNER:
Go beyond the social game
The Almanac of Queer Visual Artists, a new LGBTQ+ artist registry, sets out to connect queer creators and collectors.
DRAWN TO THE DRAMATIC
Scottish artist David Farquhar’s fine art skills with the pencil has led to a prolific portfolio of masculinity the Old Masters would be proud of.
A CRINKLE IN TIME
Artist and Guild Director Zackary Petot is reexamining our gay past and queer present — while reshaping his own layered processes.
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Made for other adult queer artists and LGBTQ+ art collectors, “Quarteros Review” is a vibrant showcase of queer creativity.
In this fourth, 48-page issue: digital painter Trevor Foley; iconic gay erotica artist Marc DeBauch; graphic digital artist Verediex; and U.K. pen artist Insanelad.
Beyond the artist profiles, readers will find a roundup of must-see LGBTQ art shows, info about art and tariff issues, painting safety tips, and a historical look at British artist Simeon Solomon.
“Quarteros Review” is all about elevating and celebrating gay art and the queer community.
Made for other adult queer artists and LGBTQ+ art collectors, “Quarteros Review” is a vibrant showcase of queer creativity.
In this third, 48-page issue: photographer and collage specialist Jude Ribisi; body positivity illustrator Djavan; gamer and fine art illustrator Aedan Roberts; and digital artist AJ the Otter.
Beyond the artist profiles, readers will find a roundup of must-see LGBTQ art shows, thoughts on choosing the right framing method, info about the 2026 Venice Biennale, and a historical look at German artist and academic Paul Hoecker.
“Quarteros Review” is all about elevating and celebrating gay art and the queer community.
Made for other adult queer artists and LGBTQ+ art collectors, “Quarteros Review” is a vibrant showcase of Queer creativity.
In this second, 44-page issue: multidisciplinary artist Samuel Pettit, digital artist Jayson G. Ransome, maximalist acrylic painter Ian Thomas Franks, and Kansas City author and artist Casey Hannan - all of whom share their compelling stories with the Queer community.
Besides the profiles, readers get a globe-hopping roundup of must-see LGBTQ art shows, a crash course on copyright law, and dos and don'ts for life drawing classes.
Quarteros Review is all about elevating and celebrating LGBTQ+ art and the Queer community.
Made for other adult queer artists and LGBTQ+ art collectors, “Quarteros Review” is a vibrant showcase of Queer creativity.
In this inaugural, 36-page issue: acrylics painter Hank Wandle, Canadian photographer Bill Pusztai, digital artist Dylan Pynk, and activist-artist ESHcetera - all of whom share their compelling stories and Queer community.
Besides the profiles, readers get a globe-hopping Queer exhibition calendar, a roundup of must-see LGBTQ+ art shows, a crash course on censorship law, and tips for archiving their own work .
Quarteros Review is part celebration, part survival guide, but all about elevating and celebrating LGBTQ+ art and the Queer community.