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Oscar Wilde Tours
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Traveling through gay history is our motto! We offer luxury gay travel focused on LGBT history and art. Check out our gay tours of New York, Asia and Europe!
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Explore The Fascinating LGBTQ+ History of Paris
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People think of Paris as a romantic city, but what they don’t always realize is that it has a long history as a specifically LGBTQ+ city. First of all, France made homosexuality *legal* in 1791: all sodomy laws were eliminated from the law code during the Revolution, 113 years before the Supreme Court did that in the USA. That doesn’t mean it was a paradise of LGBTQ+ freedom, of course. Cross-dressing remained illegal until the 1970s, for instance. But it was much freer than anywhere else! This is why Oscar Wilde went to live in France after he was released from prison in 1895. And it is why a long list of famous American and British lesbians lived in Paris. Two examples are Gertrude Stein, who ran a literary salon in Paris where she fostered talents like Picasso and Hemingway, and Sylvia Beach, who founded the famous bookstore Shakespeare & Co., where she published James Joyce’s Ulysses, which was too scandalous to appear in print in the USA or UK. James Baldwin also wrote his first novel in Paris and set his groundbreaking gay novel Giovanni’s Room there. He went to Paris partly to escape the racial segregation that was then in force in the USA, but also undoubtedly partly because of France’s greater degree of sexual freedom.
February 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Discover the roots of PRIDE. Join us on our 2025 Gay Greece Art History Tour. #gaygreece #lgbtqia #PRIDE #reelsfypシ #gaytravel #gayvacations #gayover50
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January 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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#homophobia #lgbtq
January 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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The scandalous life of the French author and #queer icon #Colette. 🌈
#paris #lesbian
January 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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#deathinvenice #thomasmann #queerliterature #fypviralシ #fyp #queerhistory
December 31, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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LGBTQ+ History of India Tour March 4 2025
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Embark on a journey through India's rich LGBTQ+ heritage with our 2025 Art History Tour. Experience the vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and unique traditions that define this incredible country. #gaytravel
Tour Highlights: Delhi: Explore the bustling streets of Old Delhi with a special rickshaw tour, and marvel at the grandeur of New Delhi's architectural gems. Khajuraho: Discover the exuberantly pansexual sculptures of the famous temples, showcasing India's historical embrace of diverse sexualities. Jaipur: Engage with India's third sex community, the hijras, and gain insight into their unique societal role. Holi Festival: Celebrate the festival of colors with India's gay prince, Manvendra Singh Gohil, at his palace—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mumbai Extension: Dive into India's queer capital with an optional extension to Mumbai, exploring its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
December 9, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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There are whole books on psychology that don't get anywhere near this paragraph from #Dostoevsky
December 2, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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Oscar Wilde Tours is exploring South Africa. Now in Kruger Park! And that, my friends, is what they call a tusker!
December 1, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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Wayland Flowers was a pioneering gay entertainer who created Madame as more than just a puppet; she was a channel for queer expression during a time of scarce representation. Emerging in the 1960s and 70s, Flowers used Madame to infuse camp humor into mainstream culture, tackling risqué topics.
Wayland Flowers was a pioneering gay entertainer who created Madame as more than just a puppet; she was a channel for queer expression during a time of scarce representation. Emerging in the 1960s and 70s, Flowers used Madame to infuse camp humor into mainstream culture, tackling risqué topics with biting wit. Madame's glamorous persona and confidence mirrored the boldness of drag, allowing Flowers to explore gender performance and challenge societal norms. Their act blurred the lines between performer and puppet, giving Flowers a voice to address controversial topics that might not have been accepted if he spoke directly. Madame’s humor resonated deeply with queer audiences, offering sharp critiques of social norms and celebrating individuality. Through her audacity, Flowers provided rare visibility for LGBTQ+ culture on stage and screen. The success of Wayland Flowers and Madame laid crucial groundwork for future queer representation in entertainment. At a time when queerness was often invisible or stereotyped, they showcased the power of humor to challenge norms and bring LGBTQ+ themes to a wider audience. Madame’s legacy as a queer icon endures, reminding us how creativity can transform constraints into opportunities for visibility and connection.
December 1, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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🎨 Just came across "Y.M.C.A. Locker Room, 1933" by Paul Cadmus. The locker room setting, filled with figures in various states of undress, speaks to themes of vulnerability and community.

What are your thoughts on how Cadmus portrays this scene? #ArtHistory #PaulCadmus #AmericanArt #1930sArt
November 29, 2024 at 2:43 PM