"Jack Rowe, senior art director and Solomon Thomson, managing director of Gay Times, shared the stage at October's Nicer Tuesdays event and gave an insightful talk about the responsibility of spearheading a magazine about a long history of queerness, the history of Gay Times (including its "salacious covers" and a tidbit about how archival material was destroyed by poppers!) and finally its grand return to print media."
"the history of Gay Times (including its "salacious covers" and a tidbit about how archival material was destroyed by poppers!) and finally its grand return to print media."
Gay Times carries responsibility for documenting and representing a long history of queerness. The magazine's history includes provocative, "salacious covers" that reflected changing visibility and cultural attitudes. Some archival material was reportedly destroyed by poppers, revealing vulnerabilities in preserving queer heritage. A deliberate return to print media marks renewed investment in tangible formats and physical archiving. Careful stewardship and improved archival practices are necessary to balance celebrating bold past imagery with protecting historical materials for future generations.
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