
The Leslie-Lohman Museum’s Fall Gala Celebrates Queer Creativity
On Oct. 6, tastemakers across art, music, and fashion gathered for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art’s annual Fall Gala. The evening was an energetic ode to queer creativity and community, honoring artist and musician ANOHNI; Chanel Lopez, deputy director of LGBTQIA+ Affairs for the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul; and Catherine Opie, whose photograph “Self-Portrait/Cutting” sparked the current group exhibition “Dreaming of Home.” Each honoree was presented with an artwork award created by Connie Fleming. Following remarks by executive director Alyssa Nitchun, chairperson Michael Manganiello, and board members Raquel Willis and Giselle Byrd, the festivities commenced with a reading by singer, songwriter, and poet Arlo Parks and a performance by composer H. Sinno. Guests then enjoyed a curated vegan menu by Telly Justice and Camille Lindsley, founders of the queer-led restaurant HAGS, as well as aerial buffets by Pinch Food Design. Notables in attendance include Slava Mogutin, Ladyfag, Liz Collins, Kingsley Gbadegesin, Chella Man, Jonathan Lyndon-Chase, K.O. Nnamdie, Cajsa von Zeipel, Eliza Douglas, Kembra Pfahler, and more. Photos by Bre Johnson/BFA.
BY RYAN WADDOUPS
October 09, 2023
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Ted Lohman, Alyssa Nitchun, Charles Leslie, Rocco Buonpane
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Telly Justice, Camille Lindsley
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Kembra Pfahler
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Noah Witke-Mele, Thor Perplies, Jason Kemper
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Jea Frasier, Chanel Lopez
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Sarah Burke, Jezz Chung
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John Arthur Peetz, Hamed Sinno, Enrique Leon, Carlos Motta
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Alyssa Nitchun
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Liz Collins, Stamatina Gregory
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William Chase, Jonathan Lyndon-Chase, Cajsa von Zeipel, Ken Castaneda
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Alessandro Cocco, Phillip Collins
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Beau McCall, Souleo
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Alyssa Nitchun, Aimée Chan-Lindquist
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Michael Frye, Terrence Charles
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ANOHNI, Eliza Douglas
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Kingsley Gbadegesin
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Arlo Parks
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Chanel Lopez
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Slava Mogutin, Michael Manganiello
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Diane Felicio, Catherine Opie, Gemma Rolls-Bentley
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Ladyfag, Skin
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Michael Frye, Raquel Willis
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Jason Rodriguez, Tamisha Guy