gay artists

"Growing up under the gray skies of England during WWII, David Hockney used art to brighten his world. He discovered that the more he looked and drew, the more he could see beyond the surface to find beauty, possibility, and new perspectives. In the most ordinary things, whether a splash of water, a changing landscape, or the face of a friend, David always found something to love, uniquely capturing the vibrancy and life of his subjects . . . [This book] tells the inspiring story of a groundbreaking artist who has shown the world a new way to see"--Provided by publisher.

A memorial to the people lost to AIDS before protease inhibitors were found to be an effective treatment, focusing particularly on singer Michael Callen and poet Essex Hemphill, who were both vocal AIDS activists who refused to give in to despair.