The 10×10 portait exhibit brought 10 queer photographers into the spotlight on Thursday night at The White House
The 10×10 portait exhibit brought 10 queer photographers into the spotlight on Thursday night at The White House
10×10 is a photography exhibit that swept Toronto Pride on the eve of Canada Day, showcasing the talents of queer photographers David Pike, Joey Bruni, InkedKenny, Patrick Lightheart, Tania Anderson, Paul Buen, John Caffery, Rannie Turingan, G. Elliot Simpson and Tanja-Tiziana. In attendance at The White House (277.5 Augusta Avenue) on Thursday night—and modelling for the hot photographers—were actor and writer Paul Bellini, comedian Richard Ryder, interior designer Tommy Smythe and short fiction writer Shawn Syms, to name a few. Each photographer was given the task of shooting 10 portraits of queer up-and-comers and fixtures, including A.A. Bronson and Nina Arsenault by Pike and Bruce LaBruce by Elliot Simpson, all curated by artist James Fowler. Check out our launch party coverage, with a peek at some of the portraits on display after the jump.
10×10 will be on display at The White House until July 8.
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- Model Shawn Syms stands in front of his portrait with a gentleman who evidently hates Bush. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- This corner was reserved for brutes and their fans—photographer InkedKenny shoots what appear to be his interpretations of hyper-masculinity. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- What is art? (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- A back can make the perfect table. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Portrait of Shawn Syms and Paul Bellini by Rannie Turingan (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- 10x10 (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Young and old came to support young and old at 10x10. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Photographer Joey Bruni looks away from his creations. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- “See you in the car.” (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Photographer Rannie Turingan (left) about to sign off on his work (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- <em>Fab Magazine</em>’s Matt Thomas checking out the works of InkedKenny (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Performer Ryan G. Hinds is all sparkle and skin. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- A warm embrace (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- G. Elliot Simpson’s Bruce LaBruce portrait isn’t getting too much traffic. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Photographer David Pike crowded by his adoring fans. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- 10x10 was a family affair. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- A couple takes a look at Tania Anderson’s provocative portraits. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Hmmm. What ever does it mean? (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Comedian (and model) Richard Ryder being asked to sign a fan’s book (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- One must always carry a lace fan to protect the eyes from the glow of tight silver pants. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Photographer John Caffery provoked, especially with his Polaroid of pro-inclusivity advocate Will Munro. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- <em>Total Recall 2011</em> (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Model and interior designer Tommy Smythe takes a look at his portrait, by Patrick Lightheart. (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- The works of Patrick Lightheart, pop portraitist (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Spot the biggest star (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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- Seen above is a friend of photographer Paul Buen, and boyfriend to Buen’s model Ralph Plastino. We assume the somewhat smug, somewhat droopy expression comes from fatigue caused by swooning over Plastino’s portrait, not indifference (this is what we hear, anyway). (Image: Tara Sameshima)
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10x10 is a photography exhibit that swept Toronto Pride on the eve of Canada Day, showcasing the talents of queer photographers David Pike, Joey Bruni, InkedKenny, Patrick Lightheart, Tania Anderson, Paul Buen, John Caffery, Rannie Turingan, G. Elliot Simpson and Tanja-Tiziana. In attendance at The White House (277.5 Augusta Avenue) on Thursday night—and modelling for the hot photographers—were actor and writer Paul Bellini, comedian Richard Ryder, interior designer Tommy Smythe and short fiction writer Shawn Syms, to name a few. Each photographer was given the task of shooting 10 portraits of queer up-and-comers and fixtures, including A.A. Bronson and Nina Arsenault by Pike and Bruce LaBruce by Elliot Simpson, all curated by artist James Fowler. Check out our launch party coverage, with a peek at some of the portraits on display after the jump.
10x10 will be on display at The White House until July 8.
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