Oh, The Big Reveal..?
@SashaVelour is one of my fav Drag artists to come out of the RuPaul's Drag Race franchise. Effortlessly flawless, totally engaging and with a point of view? Sign me in!
I happen to be reading her book The Big Reveal thanks to my trusty local Public Library. It's a fascinating reading, not only because it's a memoir of sorts, but because it works as a mix of scholarly paper/monograph on several subjects (Queer Theory, Gender Theory and the origins of Drag as an art form mixed with Sasha's experiences and impressions throughout her life) and also as an 'introduction' to the life of this fascinating artist:
This book is a quilt, piecing together memoir, history, and theory into a living portrait of an artist and an art. Within these pages, illustrated throughout with photos and original artwork, Sasha Velour illuminates drag as a unique form of expression with a rich history and a revolutionary spirit.
And if you're not in the mood for reading, there's Sasha in her Nightgowns show, being... Sasha!
Enjoy!
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She has always been a favorite; edgy and smart.
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Same!
DeleteI think that brainy Drag is as fabulous as campy Drag.
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Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI know!
DeleteA published author? Fabulous. And that book works both as a monograph and as entertainment. Mission accomplished.
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Big says,
ReplyDeleteThe image she's got there Golden Age of Hollywood. The vocals are...well...um....Garbo?
How about that Cole Escola???
Talk about Happy Pride!
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I did get the 'old Hollywood' vibe with her glam.
DeleteAnd that's Amanda Lear, who's a legend in her own right providing the music. Cole Escola did the THING.
Happy Pride!
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I like Sasha Velour too -- and now, thanks to this fab song, I've learned about the enigmatic singer Amanda Lear too! Thanks! Also, I stole that fab gif.
ReplyDeleteOMG Yes.
DeleteAnd Amanda is FABULOUS.
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I plan to read. Sheer perfection (well, velour perfection).
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good read, Mitchell!
DeleteVery entertaining and very informative! Recommend.
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I have long adorned Sasha. Both shows of hers I seen were phenomenal. She is definitely one of four drag queens to come off of RuPaul's Drag Race and really do something.
ReplyDeleteOh she's fantastic.
DeleteI have only seen her in Nightgowns on youtube and on We're Here! but she's always so on point...!
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tão criativo com fabuloso :)
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