THE TIGER: Watch HERE the New Short Film by Gucci

Gucci unveils The Tiger, a new short film directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, showcasing pieces from the Gucci: La Famiglia collection, conceived by Artistic Director Demna Gvasalia.

The story of The Tiger follows Barbara Gucci, Head of Gucci International and Chairman of California, as she gathers her children and a special guest at the family home to celebrate her birthday. Beneath the polished surface, Barbara struggles to balance everything: upholding the company’s reputation, impressing a guest of honor, being a mother, and her desperate attempt to control it all. When the night takes an unexpected turn, her carefully crafted façade cracks and teeters on collapse as the family attempts to find a new way.

Valentino Vassiliou presents ''The Double Edge of Modernity'' Exhibition in Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol’s HAUTEART Gallery is about to become the stage for a compelling confrontation — between light and shadow, flesh and machine, the visible and the veiled.

In The Double Edge of Modernity, the latest solo exhibition by Valentinos Vassiliou, modern life is not merely represented — it is dissected.

Running from 25 September to 9 October 2025, the show is a visceral meditation on the contradictions of our time. Vassiliou, one of Cyprus’ most arresting contemporary voices, occupies both gallery halls with a split personality of visual language. In one room, light teases serenity; in the next, darkness speaks louder. Masks replace portraits. Screens become wounds. Every canvas pushes toward an unspoken question: how do we live truthfully in a world designed for performance?

And yet, Vassiliou offers no easy answers — only confrontation.

The exhibition opens on Thursday, 25 September at 19:00 with an immersive night of art, performance, and interaction. Guests are welcomed into a living riddle, accompanied by a live DJ set by ION, fine Japanese cuisine by Benzai, and curated wines. A one-time auction-lottery invites visitors to name their price for a Vassiliou original — a bold twist on the art market’s status quo. Presented by HAUTEART, Cyprus’ leading avant-garde gallery, this is not just an exhibition. It’s a lived experience — where art stares back.

Maison Margiela Launches Line 2: A Bold New Chapter Beyond Fashion

On September 3, 2025, Maison Margiela introduced Line 2, a revolutionary platform that transcends traditional fashion to focus on intangible cultural collaborations. Departing from clothing and accessories, Line 2 brings together artists across disciplines to create immersive experiences that challenge and expand the brand’s creative identity.

The first project, Elsewhere, Rhema, Open Torso, is an innovative installation by visual artist Heemin Chung and sound designer Joyul, currently showcased at Maison Margiela’s flagship store in Seoul’s Hannam district through September 28. Combining evocative visuals with immersive soundscapes, the installation explores themes of memory, transformation, and the fluidity of identity. This launch marks a significant evolution for the Maison, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer that continually redefines what fashion—and culture—can be.

Under the Stars of Egypt: A Queer Historical Fantasy Novella

Cypriot debut author George Nicolaou brings ancient Egypt to life in Under the Stars of Egypt, a queer historical fantasy novella filled with prophecy, forbidden love, and spiritual rebirth.

THE STORY

Born under an eclipse, Ammon was marked by fear.
Raised beneath a prophecy, Ra was bound to divine law.
When their destinies collide under the Egyptian moon, their forbidden love challenges the gods, the throne, and time itself.

Under the Stars of Egypt is a story of love reborn, legacy rewritten, and identity reclaimed. Inspired by ancient myths and modern truths.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

George Nicolaou is a Cypriot writer with a passion for historical fantasy, Mediterranean mythology, and stories that explore queer identity and emotional depth. His work is rooted in love that transcends time and place. Under the Stars of Egypt is his first published novella.

George notes “This book is for anyone who has ever felt like their love didn’t belong, and dared to love anyway. It’s about rewriting your own story when the stars try to write it for you.”

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La Verbena: a Queer Story by Rubén Sánchez

Spanish director Rubén Sánchez (Furias, Prime Video/Filmin) returns with La Verbena, an intimate, emotionally charged LGBTQ+ film set on a sultry summer night in Barcelona. Blending vibrant festivity with personal introspection, the film follows a close-knit group of friends gathering before heading to the iconic Gràcia neighborhood celebrations. At the heart of the story are Alex (Gabriel D’Almeida, Matthias & Maxime) and Marc (Robin Reese), two childhood friends whose reunion stirs unresolved feelings and long-buried truths.

Alex, on the brink of fatherhood with his girlfriend Anna (Aida Quintana), is struggling to accept his own sexuality. The surprise arrival of Marc, visiting from London, triggers a series of revelations that test their friendship and force both men to confront their fears, desires, and identities. The ensemble cast includes Meri Anglès, Paula Lucas, Marga Leão, Joma, and Serigne Sylla—each playing a role in the emotional unraveling that unfolds across the night.

Shot entirely in Barcelona, the film is as much a visual journey as it is a narrative one. “Cinema can change how we see things,” Sánchez says. “Gabriel and Robin took on incredibly layered roles and delivered unforgettable performances.” Produced by Carla Fernández in her first collaboration with Sánchez, La Verbena is both an aesthetic and conceptual statement about the challenges of self-acceptance and the emotional complexities of queer experience.

An unforgettable night. A celebration. A reckoning. Take a first look at La Verbena now.

IN CONVERSATION WITH MANUEL BETANCURT

Colombian dancer Manuel Betancurt has taken his talent from local stages to dancing with global stars like Dua Lipa. In Conversation, he opens up about his journey, inspirations, and what it's like performing on the world stage.

What first sparked your passion for dance, and how did you begin your journey?

I've always had a strong passion for dance. It’s been a part of my life since I was a child. I simply let myself be guided by that passion, and it became so powerful that it ended up carving its own path for me.

Was there a particular moment or influence that led you to pursue dance professionally?

I just dedicated a lot of time and energy to it, and as I said, my professional life took its own direction. On my part, I always insisted on wanting to dance.

Who were some of your early inspirations or role models in the world of dance?

As a teenager, I learned from tutorials by Matt Steffanina, a dancer from LA who was trending at the time, and I was also really inspired by Jade Chynoweth.

Looking back, which collaboration or performance stands out to you as the most memorable?

One of my most impactful recent experiences was working with Nathy Peluso. She’s an artist I admire deeply. More than just being featured in her music video, it was about sharing space and energy with her—it was fantastic.

What do you find to be the biggest challenge of being a professional dancer?

In my opinion, the biggest challenge is staying persistent in what you want and believing you’ll achieve it. At the same time, knowing that the learning process never ends—there’s always something more.

When you're not dancing, how do you like to spend your time or unwind?

I enjoy spending time alone, being in a park having a picnic, listening to music, reading, writing, or just observing my surroundings—it’s one of my favorite things.

How do you maintain balance and stay grounded in such a demanding and fast-paced industry?

For me, it’s been essential to work on my mental well-being in order to navigate the toxic aspects of the industry. It can be exhausting and draining, but knowing how to disconnect and live a life outside of it has helped me see the good side and feel comfortable and at peace where I am.

How has your family and close circle supported you throughout your career?

At first, my family didn’t fully believe I could make a living from dance, but little by little they started to see it was possible. Now their support is unconditional. My close circle was quite similar, but to be honest, I’ve always felt very supported.

What does the LGBTQ+ community mean to you, and how has it influenced your work?

To me, community means freedom, love, doing what you truly want without harming anyone, loving whoever you want, discovering yourself, and loving yourself as you are. In my work, I don’t feel it has ever had a negative impact.

What advice would you give to young LGBTQ+ individuals aspiring to pursue dance or the arts?

For anyone wanting to follow the path of art or dance, I believe the most important thing is to truly know yourself and understand that there’s always space for everyone in the artistic world. With persistence and good work, something will definitely come your way.

Produced & Photographed by Diego González

starring Manuel Betancurt

Interviewed by Christos Christou

Kris Knight presents ''When The Sun Hits'' Exhibition in Paris

Galerie Alain Gutharc is pleased to present When The Sun Hits, a solo show of new paintings by Canadian artist Kris Knight. For his third exhibition with the gallery, Knight continues to construct scenes of glimpsed beauty, slow-burn longing and quiet in-between moments that define his queer experience.

His sensitive portraits and figurative works portray his friends and acquaintances in solitary contemplation, longstanding relationships and mildly elegiac scenes of leisure and selfcare. He imbues his contemporary subject matter with historical art references and colour palettes in both natural and domestic settings.

Kris Knight – When The Sun Hits

October 12 to November 16, 2024

Galerie Alain Gutharc, 7 rue Saint Claude, 75003 Paris.

All About The Queer Archive Gallery

The Queer Archive is a trailblazing art platform, film production company and gallery proudly fostering and amplifying diverse forms of queer art and culture.

Established by the visionary founder Konstantinos Menelaou, The Queer Archive has been a catalyst for artistic expression, promoting queer international artists. Since its inception in 2013, the Queer Archive has evolved into a cultural cornerstone, organizing events, lectures, workshops, parties and curating exhibitions, art and film festivals and producing films.

An extension of The Queer Archive is The Queer Archive Art Gallery, which collaborates with artists, designers, art organizations and cultural managers to showcase international talent online and through and pop-up exhibitions and unique collaborations. Devoted to queer arts and culture, the aim is to promote contemporary art reflecting modern queer perspectives.

The gallery fosters a global community for artists exploring queered approaches to human existence. It supports both established and emerging artists, by providing a platform for showcasing and selling their work while encouraging artistic exploration worldwide.

Some of the artists represented: FLORIAN HETZ, SLAVA MOGUTIN, VASILIS KEKATOS, ZACH GREAR, ALINA GROSS, ANTON SHEBETKO, JAVIER ALEJANDRO CERRADA, WOJCIECH WOS.

Cyprus Dance Film Festival receives submissions from 39 countries

Cult Experiences presents for the very first time in Cyprus, the inaugural Cyprus Dance Film Festival; a remarkable celebration of the fusion of dance and cinema.

The organization received 150 dance films from 39 countries! The worldwide interest on #CDFF2023 marks Cyprus Dance Film Festival as the most important film festival for dance film creators and enthusiasts in Cyprus.

Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a captivating cinematic journey, featuring a diverse selection of local and international dance films on Sunday the 5th of November at Rialto theatre Limassol.

The festival showcases the artistry of movement and emotion brought to life on the big screen, ranging from contemporary to traditional dance forms.

​The pinnacle of this event is the highly anticipated Awards Ceremony, where live dance shows will be performed, and exceptional filmmakers will be recognized and celebrated for their outstanding contributions. At the prestigious Heroes’ Square venue, the organizers will roll out the Red Carpet, between 18:00 - 21:00, to honor all the talented artists in attendance.​

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take a look at the beautiful dance photography exhibition, as they mingle and celebrate the convergence of dance and cinema and make important connections.

Programme:

14:00 - 16:30 Screenings Block A

17:00 - 18:30 Screenings Block B

19:00 - 20:30 Screenings Block C

21:00 - 23:00 Awards Ceremony (Block D)​

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The GUCCI COSMOS Exhibition is coming to London

After a successful debut in Shanghai in April, the Gucci Cosmos exhibition is moving to the UK. Running from 11 October until 31 December, the immersive installation will showcase and celebrate the house’s most iconic and forward-thinking designs from its 102-year-long history.

The British artist Es Devlin, who designed the original Shanghai exhibit, has created a show space that pays homage to London, through a series of imaginative sets, sculptures and multimedia artworks. It will be staged at 180 Studios.

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ZOE exhibition by MAIK GRÄF

The Queer Archive presents ZOE by MAIK GRÄF.

“Zoe” is an ancient Greek term and means life – the simple fact of life that is common to all living beings. According to Plato, “Zoe” is also tied to Fate which can be lived well or badly. However, it is not always in our hands whether our life is peaceful or whether it is suppressed and persecuted because certain aspects are not considered compliant by religious or political authorities.

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Queer interpretations of ancient Greek mythology and society are the focus of the photographic project ZOE by German artist Maik Gräf. A series of photographs taken during the artist’s art residency in Athens in 2021 will be presented at Romantso Gallery.

The exhibition is curated by Konstantinos Menelaou and Maik Gräf and produced by the art platform and gallery The Queer Archive.

The opening is on Thursday 20th April, from 7pm to 11pm, with a DJ set by Clubkid from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on display from April 21st to 26th, from 5pm to 9pm, and the closing is on Thursday 27th April from 5pm to 11pm. The closing ceremony will also feature a conversation with Maik Gräf from 7pm to 8pm and a DJ set from 8pm to 11pm.

'' The One My Soul Loves'' from Israel opens Nicosia International Festival

Itai Segal’s latest play is based on the terrorist attack at the Bar Noar (LGBT Centre) in August 2009 in Tel Aviv. Ami Rahav (starring also in Netflix’s Unorthodox) stars as Jonathan, the gay son of an everyday loving family. A family, however, with secrets and wounds from the past, anxieties and destructive prejudices. After the savage shooting, Jonathan lies unconscious in hospital, and no one can explain to his mother what her only son was doing in a gay bar. And so begins a family drama at the centre of which is a religious 17-year-old boy, who soon finds himself forced by his family to undergo conversion therapy.

A ten-member cast will bring the harrowing story to life in Nicosia, performing in Hebrew with subtitles in Greek and English. Supported by the Embassy of Israel, the performance will take place for one night only, starting at 8.30pm and lasting for a chilling 90 minutes.

Israel’s performance is one of the many acts that are part of the Nicosia International Festival’s programme this year and throughout November and December numerous music, dance and theatre performances will add colour to the capital.

The One My Soul Loves

Theatrical performance by the HaBima- National Theatre of Israel. Opening act of the 3rd Nicosia International Festival. October 28. Nicosia Municipal Theatre, Nicosia. 8.30pm. In Hebrew with subtitles in Greek and English. www.soldoutticketbox.com

WE STAND WITH THE WOMEN OF IRAN (Protest Performance Video)

Cypriot film director Savvas Christou released an art video dedicated to the women of Iran which came out last night. The team behind the dance video had one main purpose - to show their support and gratitude to these women who are fighting for their own freedom to choose, to live, to be free.

Savvas and the choreographer of the clip, Elena Gabriel note:

“We stand with the women of Iran in their rightful fight. Everyone should be able to exercise their bodily autonomy, including their choice of dress, to protest injustice without reprisal and have their basic human rights upheld. We align with the protestors and all their supporters worldwide. This video is a small tribute to Mahsa Amini who was murdered by the police and all the women of Iran who want their voices to be heard.

For their kids, for their future, for our kids and our future.”

Director: Savvas Christou (Beach Avenue Productions)

Choreographer: Elena Gabriel

Producer: Konstantinos Giannoulis (Beach Avenue Productions)

Performers: Elena Gabriel, Nefeli Mak, Myria Argyrou, Eleni Anastasiou, Annita Charalampous, Christina Polycarpou, Evdokia Georgiou, Chloe Therapontos, Emmelia Paphiti, Marilena Pistenti, Gabriella Panagidou

Crew: Ntiana Themistokleous, Sana Akbari

FACES by Seigar

Seigar is a passionate travel, street, social-documentary, conceptual, and pop visual artist based in Tenerife, Spain. His latest project ‘FACES’ explores the different faces we see in people depending on the situations the live.

The artist notes:

This conceptual portrait series was inspired by the lyrics of the song Mercury by Steve Lacy: "You think I'm two-faced, I can name twenty-three / My layers, all these sides". This work represents a metaphor for personality traits conveyed through my longest and still ongoing project My Plastic People. It shows the complexities of human beings.

I think personalities should be valued, and encouraged to blossom. We should embrace our personalities so differences can enrich us all. It is the perfect time in history to let our inner selves and souls speak loud and act freely, not repress ourselves! It is a matter of empowerment.

The content is also connected to my interest in identity, everything that defines us. The aesthetics I've chosen are once more pop, this movement is my main influence to create. Faces deals with the idea that the intricacies of our personalities should not be considered negative, in fact, being genuine is the engine we need today out there, far from the crowd thinking. I see personalities as the possible gates to individual freedoms. Just be real!

SEXPOSITIVE HOMEWEAR by Carne Bollente

Paris based brand Carne Bollente presents new sexpositive homewear to light up our winter. #sexpositivity
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REY Stories reimagined by Marco Kowalewski

Visual artist and illustrator Marco Kowalewski combined his favourite moments from our latest editorials and he recreated his own Pride Story.

The Queer Archive Festival #2 is coming back to Athens

After last year’s great success, The Queer Archive Festival is back again in June 2021 (03-06.06.2021), hosting a great celebration of Athens’ rich and vibrant queer culture, with the support of Onassis Stegi for a second consecutive year.

Designed to celebrate the very best of queer arts and culture, The Queer Archive Festival raises the curtain on another rich program of dazzling and provocative multimedia experiences from 3-6 June 2021. Open and accessible to all, our second festival edition remains focused on highlighting talent, encouraging creativity, promoting engaging and progressive contemporary art, which reflects modern queer culture, and ultimately creating a bustling hub that praises diversity and supports social inclusivity.

The festival is once again supported by the Onassis Cultural Foundation that considers culture as a meeting ground for human aspirations and freedom of expression, and supports the LGBTQIA+ community’s self-evident rights through its initiatives. This year, The Queer Archive Festival expands its partnership with the Onassis Foundation, as the Onassis AiR international arts research program offers hospitality and creative conversations for festival guests with the large and international family of artists who are creating through Onassis AiR research journey in the Arts.

CONCOON: Exclusive Dance & Fashion Clip

A REY exclusive fashion project, produced and photographed in Limassol, Cyprus.

Video Production by Savvas Christou

Styling Christos Christou

starring Panos Malactos

Editorial Series Photographed by Savvas Christou

'Childhood' Collage by Seigar

A REY exclusive Art feature editorial, created by SEIGAR. in Tenerife.

The artist mentions to REY,

“With this series, I wanted to play with the concept of childhood, using collage from fashion magazines and toys. As I am an intense person, always looking to experience the present, I seem to forget the past. There is not enough place in my mind for all the data, and that includes my childhood memories. That was the motif to create this photo-narrative, to connect with those years. The adult perspective places the pop icons in curious and weird situations testing darkness but also joy, some adventure, the supernatural, and even religion. In a previous series entitled Toxic, I used for the first time the collage technique, and that made me work with it in this new project. In the future, I am considering doing collage mixed with paints to explore other topics. Childhood has brought something new to my work, both in the form and the content.”

Artist’s Biography:

Seigar is a passionate travel, street, social documentary, conceptual and pop photographer based in Tenerife. He feels obsessed with pop culture that he shows in his series. He is a fetishist for reflections, saturated colors, curious finds, and religious icons. He also flirts with journalism and video. His main inspiration is traveling. His aim as an artist is to tell tales with his camera, creating a continuous storyline from his trips.

His most ambitious projects so far are his Plastic People, a study on anthropology and sociology that focuses on the humanization of the mannequins he finds in the shop windows all over the world, and his Tales of a City, an ongoing urban photo-narrative project taken in London. He is a philologist and also works as a secondary school teacher. He is a self-taught visual artist, though he has done a two years course in advanced photography and one in cinema and television. He has participated in several exhibitions and his works have been featured in many publications.

He has collaborated with different media such as VICE and WAG1. He writes for Dodho Magazine and for The Cultural about photography and pop culture, and for Memoir Mixtapes about music. Lately, he has experimented with video forms. His last interest is documenting identity. Recently, he received the Rafael Ramos García International Photography Award.

Berlin: Solo exhibition of KOYWE Kollage

Works by KOYWE KOLLAGE will be shown in a first solo exhibition titled “The journey before the beginning”. From October 22nd to 25th the artist Hans Möller Rojas will be presenting over 20 pieces in Berlin-Kreuzberg at Project Hype.

About KOYWE KOLLAGE:
Hans Möller Rojas created his first works more than six years ago and started showcasing his pieces to the public under the alias KOYWE KOLLAGE as of three years ago. His technique has developed radically since then. Today he can be counted among the most exciting artists in the field of collages. The small-scale, elaborately hand-cut and assembled compositions show organic shapes, shimmering colours and reveal – after a deeper examination by the viewer – topics such as sex and queerness.
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