Supreme Court's gay marriage decision sparks art world jubliation

Published June 27, 2015 This content is archived.

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A Los Angeles Times article about the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide quotes Jonathan Katz, UB associate professor of visual studies, who says the victory could pose challenges for artists dealing with gay and lesbian themes. “I fear we will become, in some respects, more banal, and it will have ramifications in the art we produce. I don’t think it will mean the end of good queer art; it just means sexuality will no longer be the motive force.”

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