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10 Stunning Queer Artists You Have To Follow On Instagram Right Now

The creative minds of these artists will blow your mind.

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Sep 12, 2018

Baylor University

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Here is a list of queer artists who are all talented and unique in their own way. Their representation of queer culture is extremely important as they all use their creative visions to help bring a refreshing series of original art. The list showcases the minds of photographers, club kids, drag queens, models, and makeup artists.

1. Kahn - @ihatekahn

Kahn is a club kid/queer artist with a huge vision in make-up and expression. Kahn coined the term of being the "original four-eyed fantasy" according to his bio and he's not wrong. The signature painted anime eyes under his eyes are what staples Kahn's brand. Kahn induces such a mesmerizing feed of gorgeous makeup looks, almost distorted and demented in a way but also giving a stunning anime fantasy. His Instagram will keep you mesmerized for hours trying to decipher the artistry behind his mug.

2. Mateus Porto - @orograph

Brooklyn-based queer photographer Mateus Porto has an infectious creative vision as his dark-toned portraits representing queer nightlife and the consequence of living authentically captures the epitome of beauty in pain through an "orograph". Mateus has shot subjects who embrace and embody his art entirely, such as the visual artists you see above who all bring their own visual elements to complete the "orograph". The artists included in these photos are Austin Smith, Pissy Pussy, Forrest Wu, Bailey Skye, Boy Camryn, and Indra Budiman.

3. Hungry - @isshehungry

This Berlin-based drag queen who's known for her "distorted drag" is an artist everyone needs to know about right now. Hungry's signature make-up involves a mismatch of a bunch of shapes that all go accordingly in the most gorgeous way possible. Her moth-like inspirations and complexity is almost a refreshment in the drag makeup world, revolutionizing a new way to paint. Hungry has also done makeup for multiple artists, such as the album cover for Bjork's most recent album"Utopia".

4. Ruby Fox - @rubyfox.nyc

This New York-based drag queen is one of the most cutthroat performers to be seen. Her performances at multiple venues around New York showcase the artistic depth of her performance, whether its a performance to "SOPHIE" or "Teyana Taylor" Ruby always delivers. Her feed is made up of so many unclockable photos of gorgeous looks she has done over the years. Follow her and tune in to her live streams of her doing makeup. They're soothing, fun and interactive.

5. Tiggy Thorn - @tiggythorn

Tiggy Thorn, the Parisian club kid bringing back the essence of the eighties queer nightlife of New York. This club kid has a passion for the queer nightlife scene that is evident through his gorgeous looks. Almost a 3D visual artist, Tiggy takes on inspirations from sculptures, masks, antique art, and cute colorful kawaii elements to create his beautiful face pieces. It's a perfect blend of creepy and cute, almost like the cutest, shiniest, embellished in jewels, 3D monster in the club.

6. Anya Kneez - @anyakneezplz

This Beirut-based drag queen is a walking revolution just by being based in the Middle East. Anya Kneez is a stunning drag queen looking to break all the gender norms possible to help embrace her queerness. By daytime, he's Charles Nicola, senior designer at Elie Saab, a visual consultant for Cold Cuts Magazine, and a freelance stylist. By nighttime, he is the breathtaking Anya Kneez, the liberating bearded drag queen with impeccable styling and a motivation to bring the beauty of queer life to the Middle East.

7. imp queen - @imp_kid

This Chicago-based drag queen/club kid non-binary trans woman is the most stunning human to grace your Instagram feed. Almost like looking at a vintage cartoon fantasy, Imp Queen is an avant-garde fashion figure that carries the whole room on her shoulder through her artistic presence. Not a traditional drag queen, Imp is changing the game with her overly shaped outfits by Eda Yorulmazoglu and her stunning colorful makeup looks that all enhance the true visionary that is Imp Queen.

8. Jazzelle Zanaughtti - @uglyworldwide

Jazzelle Zanaughtti is the New-York based model that should be on everyone's radar. Her look is like no other, as she is a revolutionary enigma to the modeling world. She is the epitome of breaking conventional beauty standards. Whether high fashion or just a selfie on Instagram, it'll always have that Jazzelle flair. Her Instagram is made up of multiple stunning shoots and selfies of her beautiful brow-less complexion. Jazzelle is a supermodel in progress of being the best in the business. Her work ranges from Savage X Fenty by Rihanna to Nick Knight to Milk Makeup. She's the full package.

9. Harajuku - @harajuku.nyc

This Brooklyn-based drag queen is the twirling, charming, and fashion-forward artist that will keep your hands filled with tips when she's performing. Harajuku has an impeccable mug. It is extremely precise and always fresh and colorful. She is probably one of the most gorgeous queens on the radar at the moment. With her beauty also comes her heart, as this queer artist has a huge drag family in Brooklyn that all bring light to each other and are a celebratory bunch of drag/queer artists with too much passion to mess with.

10. Salvia - @salvjiia

This surreal 17-year-old Welsh trans drag artist turns multiple heads with her alien-esque vision and her distorted version of drag. Salvia is a rising young queer artist whose Instagram has changed the game in likes of avant-garde value and abolishing traditional ideals of beauty, gender, and drag. She is the epitome of "celebrating yourself," as she goes day to day with multiple unique looks in her casual day-life, not giving a single person face because of her true confidence in her art and her expression. Salvia is an artist you have to follow for an exciting trip into the mind of a glamorous transcendent drag alien.

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For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

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Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

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10 Stunning Queer Artists You Have To Follow On Instagram Right Now

The creative minds of these artists will blow your mind.

1. Kahn - @ihatekahn

2. Mateus Porto - @orograph

3. Hungry - @isshehungry

4. Ruby Fox - @rubyfox.nyc

5. Tiggy Thorn - @tiggythorn

6. Anya Kneez - @anyakneezplz

7. imp queen - @imp_kid

8. Jazzelle Zanaughtti - @uglyworldwide

9. Harajuku - @harajuku.nyc

10. Salvia - @salvjiia

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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