If you don't know James Bidgood, google "Pink Narcissus" and come back in an hour. An important early queer filmmaker and photographer, Bidgood was known for his fantastical settings and hypersaturated photos that celebrated gay love. He painstakingly created almost all of his work inside his tiny Manhattan apartment. For most of his life, he received little to no recognition for the work that he made - Pink Narcissus was released attributed to "Anonymous," which most people assumed meant either Kenneth Anger or Andy Warhol.
Now in his 80s, Bidgood is making new work again - but he needs help to do it! Please consider donating to his campaign to buy a new camera and help him make new queer work - and look for my interview with him coming out in VICE this weekend.