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Aaron Richmond-Havel united statesPhoto © Aaron Richmond-Havel
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Taurus in Italy
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This James Bidgood inspired photo is part of queer astrology calendar currently in development. Taurus here is represented in the kitsch of high-glam, fine wine, and a painted backdrop of Napoli. Lighting design by Alex H. Payne.about the photographer
a.r. havel is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Payaya land, San Antonio, Texas. there, in collaboration with radical theater ensemble Jump-Start performance Co. and following the lead of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, he learned a community-activated form of artistic practice. before moving to New Orleans, he studied at Hampshire College in Massachusetts. throughout much of his work, he remains intensely fascinated by the power of queer and radical community resilience. he follows the lead of his grandfather, a professional wedding photographer who gifted him his first camera, a Mamiya 645.back to gallery