The 50s of the 20th century were the most oppressed time for gay and lesbians in Britain. Derek Jarman, the artist of a tragic fate, has experienced the helplessness of "otherness" since childhood. How much do you know about the history of blood and tears behind homosexuals in his works? 
From a 1960 Waterford advertiser, my self-portrait was painted in 1959 "Having lived in a harsh religious atmosphere during his childhood, Jarman was able to find a sense of relief only through painting. But the difference in sexual orientation still makes Jarman bullied, and he says the studio is his "refuge". What kind of harm can such a cruel environment bring to a child? 
The Eyes of a Dead Man1987, Derek Jarman, Oil on canvas and mixed media (1942 1994)In 1986, at the age of 47, Jarman was diagnosed with AIDS. For him, this is tantamount to a "death sentence" declaration. In desperation, Jarman opted for a jigsaw puzzle style of painting, condensing fragments of memories of life and death onto canvas. What are these works he created with blood and tears shouting to the world? 
Ataxia - AIDS is funny 1993Derek Jarman (1942 1994) AIDS, which undoubtedly aggravated Jarman's painful fate as a homosexual. At a time when the Conservative Party's Article 28 in the 90s of the 20th century was a more brutal crackdown on homosexuals, Jarman created the extremely sexual "queer" series. He used negative news about homosexuals in newspapers and magazines as material to reveal the injustices suffered by homosexuals in that era. 
Margaret Thatcher's Lunches in 1987, Derek Jarman's Oil on Canvas and Mixed Media (1942, 1994) are "reactionary" in the eyes of mainstream society. But Jarman chose to use his life to witness the fate of homosexuals. Despite the death of his father and his illness, he still poured out his inner despair and resistance in his paintings, what a firm belief! 
Infected In 1993, Derek Jarman (1942-1994) copied oil paintings on canvas with the flowing colors and portraits, what is the story behind the portraits? There are many more gay artists who have paid for their freedom. Want to learn more? Subscribe to unlock even more! Hotspot Engine plans @动态