New Book Chronicles Fire Island's Queer Art History Across 100 Years

Edited by John Dempsey, president of the Fire Island Pines Historical Society, Fire Island Art: 100 Years explores the evolution of queer art on the island from the 1930s to today. This publication by Phaidon progresses through the decades, showcasing renowned artists such as Richard Avedon, Paul Cadmus, David Hockney, Peter Hujar, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Andy Warhol, alongside emerging talents. Contemporary artists featured include TM Davy, Nicole Eisenman, K8 Hardy, Lyle Ashton Harris, Doron Langberg, and Salman Toor. The book also comprises essays, interviews, and original writings by figures like Frank O'Hara and Wolfgang Tillmans, while emphasizing the roles of nonprofit organizations BOFFO and the Fire Island Artist Residency in fostering current artistic endeavors.