No More Wire Hangers! A Brief History of Camp

Fun, light hearted irony and bad taste have long distinguished classics like Batman and Valley of the Dolls as part of a unique cultural genre. Often endearing and sometimes repellant, camp is indelibly associated with the gay community, though some cultural critics argue it panders to stereotypes.

Our speakers will consider the role of camp in defining gay communities and culture today. Art historian Ross K. Elfline will share examples of camp in art and film, and artist Jaime Carrera will discuss how camp performance influences his own work.