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Queer Thinking

On Friday 26th February, 2010, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival introduced its newest event, Queer Thinking, a fusion of academic and literary discussions, artist talks and presentations.

The event brought together the queer community's best creative and academic talent to discuss their work, explore ideas and reflect upon the 2010 Festival theme, "Mardi Gras' History of the World".

Over 40 presenters participated in a diverse range of discussions, including talks on the history of cross dressing in Australia, an author in-conversation with U.K. author, Sarah Waters, artists talks with photographers Erwin Olaf and Pedro Virgil, as well as an intimate in-conversation with adult film star, Brent Corrigan.   

Scroll down to check out some of the exciting presentations that formed part of this innovative Mardi Gras event. 

Queer Thinking Sessions

  • Brent Corrigan: Uncovered

    Brent Corrigan: Uncovered Join us at Queer Thinking for a unique insight into some larger-than-life experiences, and the personal take of a controversial star.

  • Community Session: Uncloseting Youth (Talk)

    Community Session: Uncloseting Youth (Talk) The floor is open for discussion! The Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby present Uncloseting Youth.

  • Crossing the Line (Illustrated Talk)

    Crossing the Line (Illustrated Talk) Discover the long history of cross-dressing in Australia in an illustrated talk by the State Library’s Fashion Curator Margot Riley.

  • Erwin Olaf (Artist Talk)

    Erwin Olaf (Artist Talk) Olaf explores issues of gender, sensuality, humor, despair and grace in each of his photographic series. Join Erwin as he discusses the creation of his work, its historical themes, and the art of photography.

  • In Conversation with Sarah Waters

    In Conversation with Sarah Waters Get up close and personal with Sarah as she talks candidly about her books in this delightful in-conversation event, presented by Little,Brown and New Mardi Gras.  

  • Out of the Box: Australian Lesbian and Gay Poets (Seminar and Book Launch)

    Out of the Box: Australian Lesbian and Gay Poets (Seminar and Book Launch) Launched by The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and intermedia academic superstar Anna Gibbs, Out of the Box is the first contemporary book of its kind: poems by gay and lesbian poets writing now in the freedoms and dangers of the 21st century.

  • Parties, Politics, and AIDS: The History of the Australian Gay Male (Panel Discussion)

    Parties, Politics, and AIDS: The History of the Australian Gay Male (Panel Discussion) A discussion on the changing identity of the gay Australian male and what factors have impacted this identity. Panellists: Professor Dennis Altman, Dr. Kane Race and Associate Professor Robert Reynolds.

  • Pedro Virgil (Artist Talk)

    Pedro Virgil (Artist Talk) Best known for his photographic work on the “Gods of Football” series, Pedro will be discussing his work, the camera, the models and everything in between – a must-see for any “Gods of Football” fan!

  • Queer Film and Television in Australia (Panel Discussion)

    Queer Film and Television in Australia (Panel Discussion) The Australian Writers’ Guild presents an exploration of the Australian screen industry, discussing the representation of queer culture and identity on the big and small screen as well as being queer in the screen industry.

  • Queer Histories Take on the World (Seminar and Book Launch)

    Queer Histories Take on the World (Seminar and Book Launch) Join notable academics, Professor Robert Aldrich, Dr. Monica Pearl and Dr. Ana Carden-Coyne, as they each present a fascinating lecture on a variety of queer theory.

  • Queer Tel Aviv (Seminar)

    Queer Tel Aviv (Seminar) On the evening of August 1, 2009, an unknown person with firearms entered the “Aguda” building in Tel Aviv and opened fire on a crowd attending an Israeli Gay Youth event. The resulting outpour of response from political leaders, police, media and community was unexpected.

  • The History of Community (Panel Discussion)

    The History of Community (Panel Discussion) Join this Welcome Discussion as we reflect on the 2010 theme, “Mardi Gras’ History of the World”.