MR/QD In The News

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Press for “I’ll Be Your Mirror” 2024

I’ll Be Your Mirror—Reflections of the Contemporary Queer will run from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 30.

Mighty Real/Queer Detroit extends beyond the gallery walls, with a month-long programming lineup to complement the show. Stay tuned for a dynamic convergence of visual arts, cinema, and live performances, making this artistic celebration a multi-dimensional and immersive experience for all.

artnet.com, Wed, May 1, 2024

An International Biennial Devoted to Queer Artists Is Coming to Detroit

The artists come from as far as Beijing, and the show stretches across a dozen venues.

John Criscitello | FGGT, 2021

“Our goal is to highlight the role of art in achieving personal visibility and social connection”
— patrick burton

2022 installation view of “Mighty Real / Queer Detroit” at the Scarab Club, Detroit Art Review

Highlights from 2022 Mighty Real / Queer Detroit Press

Carl Demeulenaere | The Past In Myth and
Maura Latty | Thank You For Being Friends, The Toll Of Isolation On My Social Life

“It was a monumental undertaking that involved so many people. At the end of the day, it’s a beautiful salute to community.”
— Treena Flannery-Erickson
“... the abundance and excellence of the work no doubt ended up being a heart-warming and life-affirming experience for the LGBTQ+ arts community.”
— K.A. Letts

2022 Installation | Photos: Danielle Eve

“This is really one of the most unifying kinds of exhibitions we’ve ever had”
— Dalia Reyes
“All the conflicting feelings and crazy dreams the pandemic brought forth were channeled into somewhat surreal images”
— Matthew Papa
“It’s historical in many respects, It’s 77 years of queer art from 1945 to the present … It’s pretty amazing when you look at it”
— patrick burton

Wayne Koestenbaum | Blue Stranger with Mosaic Background, 2011