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James Fowler

@morefunwithbears.bsky.social
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Artist. Curator. Bon vivant. Health to your style. Member of: Red Head Gallery, Throbbing Rose Collective, Nipissing Region Curatorial Collective Iamjamesfowler.com tiktok.com/@morefunwithbears?_t=8iZHc0h5O8k&_r=

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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Join me this coming Thursday, April 2 for the opening of my new solo exhibition @redheadgallery.bsky.social 6-9pm, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
I made a little tool for artists and designers to create custom palettes from any image. Please try it out and let me know what you think. iamjamesfowler.com/projects#/co... #art #design #colorpalette #colourpalette #colourpalettegenerator
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
In queer photography news, the Getty Museum has included its first AI-generated image in an exhibition on the history of queer photography. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Should some AI images be considered when curating physical artworks? xtramagazine.com/video/ai-gen.... #QueerArt #QueerPhotography #AIArt
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Why is there an AI-generated image in a queer photography exhibit? | Xtra Magazine
The “Queer Lens” exhibition features “Christian en el ‘Amor de Calle,’” the Getty Museum’s first AI-generated image
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
In queer art news: The posters from Vazaleen from Will Munro’s personal collection were donated to the National Art Gallery. www.gallery.ca/magazine/you...
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Will Munro and His Posters: The Queer Community Archive
The Munro donation comprises original event posters from the career of this visual artist, DJ and community organizer, whose influence on Toronto’s queer and contemporary art scenes remains unmatched.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Working it all out… #spuce #wool #crochet
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Brain rot has entered the art world chat. #brainrot #art www.newyorker.com/culture/infi...
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IRL Brain Rot and the Lure of the Labubu
In the chimerical trend that is Labubumatchadubaichocolate, nothing is ever too extra. But those who embrace the aesthetic know that the only way out is further in.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Look out, Pooch Cove. Here we come! #artresidency #newfoundland
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Sad to hear that Eva, one half of the incredible duo Eva and Adele, has passed. Their life as art practice was a beautiful radical gesture that reimagined what gender, love, and presence could look like. A true original. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... #artnews #evaandadele
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Trans people staying visible is an important act. They’re stitching their stories into history with care and joy and defiance. At a time when the US government is trying to erase queer lives, this feels like something worth celebrating. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... #translivesmatter
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Art installation on National Mall shares trans voices of hope, defiance
The 9,000-square foot “quilt” comes at a time when the Trump administration has sought to roll back transgender rights.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
An important documentary about the life and work of queer artist and photographer, David Wojnarowicz. #queerart #AIDS #DavidWojnarowicz www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...
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Art, AIDS, and New York in the 80s | Wojnarowicz (Full Film) | The Short List
YouTube video by VICE
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Sad news for the art world. #venicebiennale www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
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Koyo Kouoh, Curator of 2026 Venice Biennale, Dies Suddenly at 57
Koyo Kouoh, curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale and head of Zeitz MOCAA, has died of cancer at 57.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Just reading about this now. Sad news for public art in Toronto. www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/07/d... #tomthomson #DouglasCoupland #toronto #publicart
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Public sculpture destroyed in apparent arson attack in Toronto
The public art piece in the shape of a canoe, by Douglas Coupland, was a tribute to the famed Group of Seven painter Tom Thomson
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
I made trading cards for the contestants for Season 110 of Papal Conclave. #catholic #conclave #pope
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Some great news for the @mcmichaelgallery.bsky.social #canadianart www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/18/m...
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Canadian art museum gets $36m funding boost for expansion from provincial government
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the country’s largest museum devoted to Canadian art, has also received $18m from the federal government toward the renovation and expansion project
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Happy NATIONAL UNICORN DAY to everyone who believes in the magic of love, the power of community and the joy of self expression. #NationalUnicornDay
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
I’m cosplaying as a taxidermist. #cervitaur #deer #queerart
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
So many artists affected by the current US administration. #museums #contemporaryart #lgbtq www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/31/u...
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Duke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The contributors to "Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen," edited by Neda Atanasoski & @nassimparvin.bsky.social , capture the ambivalence of new and emerging technologies that provoke a sense of creep. #CulturalStudies #CriticalEthnicStudies buff.ly/fpyRyYE
Cover of Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen edited by Neda Atanasoski and Nassim Parvin. The cover has a contemporary art installation with black-and-white images projected onto cylindrical surfaces. The title is in bold pink letters and the subtitle is in white. The background has a modern aesthetic, with shadows and light adding depth to the image.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Praise for Kapwani Kiwanga @desertx.bsky.social via @designboommagazine.bsky.social #contemporaryart #art #arte www.designboom.com/art/kapwani-...
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artist kapwani kiwanga constructs a shelter of patterned shadows for desert X 2025
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
#queer #civilrights #god #lgbtq
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Whimsy’s never been my go-to—unless it’s wielded as a tool for subversion. With these artists involved, I have no doubt it’s doing exactly that. #art #losangeles www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/27/d...
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Whimsy wins the day at Desert X's 2025 edition
Two hours east of Los Angeles, a road trip worth the journey to outdoor projects by Alison Saar, Agnes Denes, Jose Dávila and others
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
#queerjoy
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
In art world news… news.artnet.com/art-world/as...
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How to Make the Art Industry More Equitable for Women | Artnet News
Hardwiring Change, a new survey by Artnet News and AWITA reveals persistent gender inequities in the art world—and actionable solutions.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
It’s exciting to see the growing recognition of African women artists in the global art market. It’s about time these amazing voices got their due — so much brilliance finally coming into focus. #womeninart #artmarket #africanart www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperforming men in Africa’s art market
In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their work
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
My husband turns 40 today! Rick Kopfensteiner cares about people and always makes space at the table for others. He is a welcome reminder that good nature and impeccable manners never go out of style. Happy Birthday Ricky!
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Queer art and community in the spotlight at Tang. #queersrt #NewYork I’d like to see more of this in Toronto. www.timesunion.com/art/article/...
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Tang's biggest exhibition puts queer art, community in focus
The Tang Teaching Museum's "a field of bloom and hum" features over 150 artists across two floors, including a new commission by Edie Fake.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
What are your thoughts on the ethics of an auction house selling AI work that was trained on real artist’s work without their knowledge, permission, or compensation? #art #ai #technology www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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‘Mass theft’: Thousands of artists call for AI art auction to be cancelled
Letter says many of works being sold by Christie’s are made by AI models trained on pieces by human artists, without a licence
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
#queer #nature
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
I’m really appreciating the expanding ecosystem of artists and cultural workers on Bluesky. If there’s someone you think should be part of my growing circle, I’d love to hear your recommendations—tag them so we can connect. #art #culture #community
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
A good think piece from @benadavis.bsky.social for Artnet News about the shifting nexus of art and politics. news.artnet.com/art-world-ar... #art #politics #wokeism
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Will the Art World Go Post-Woke in 2025? | Artnet News
On the stir around Dean Kissick's article "The Painted Protest" in 'Harper's' and the likely end of the "radlib" era of culture.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Some good reads. #trans #queer #poetics #queervisibility #queerart transreads.org/wp-content/u...
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Context Fine Art @contextfineart.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
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The Smithsonian's queer erasure of an AIDS artwork should alarm us all
By omitting the tragic story behind Felix González-Torres "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), the National Gallery of Art is setting a perilous precedent, warns art scholar Ignacio Darnaude.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Great interview with Pia Paulina Guilmoth about her work 'Flowers Drink the River'. Interview by Alessia Glaviano. Bravo, PhotoVogue #PiaPaulinaGuilmoth #photography #photovogue #flowers #gender #transition #resilience www.vogue.com/article/pia-...
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
So many great art exhibitions coming this spring. I can’t pick a favourite… Cy Twombly, Ruth Asawa, and Anselm Keifer top my list. What about you? #art #exhibitions #contemporaryart www.artsy.net/article/arts...
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11 Must-See Museum Exhibitions in 2025
From a landmark retrospective of Ruth Asawa to an important survey of Australian Indigenous art, here are the biggest shows of 2025.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Top of this list for me are the portraits of Queer New York by Alice Neel. What’s on your exhibition hit list this month? #queersrt #AliceNeel #London artreview.com/the-10-exhib...
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The 10 Exhibitions to See in January 2025
Our editors on the exhibitions they’re looking forward to this month, from Jeddah’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 to Citra Sasmita at London’s Barbican Centre
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Who says painting is dead? Excited to see Estonia’s Merike Estna reimagining the limits of painting at the 2026 Venice Biennale #aliveandkicking #Estonia #art #MerikeEstna #VeniceBiennale #ArtNews cca.ee/en/venice-bi...
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2026 – Merike Estna | Kaasaege Kunsti Eesti Keskus
The Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art is proud to announce artist Merike Estna has been selected to represent Estonia at...
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The Guerrilla Girls are taking over Hannah Traore Gallery. But let’s be real—can you still call it guerrilla when it’s in Chelsea? Discuss. #GuerrillaGirls #FeministArt #Chelsea #NewYork www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/17/g...
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The Guerrilla Girls open their first commercial gallery show in New York
The feminist art collective’s commercial debut in their hometown, at Hannah Traore Gallery, is intended to introduce their activist work to a new generation
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
A post on Twitter was called a tweet. Anyone know what a post here is called? A Gleam? A Beat? A Flutter? A Sk’eet? #bluesky #tweet
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
It’s nice to see more people I know showing up here. Can I get some follow recos?! Looking for other artists, curators, writers and culture makers. Queer, QPOC to the front. #art #curation #writing #queer #qpoc
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
January is the new Monday.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Congrats to artist and friend Tazeen Qayyum on the recent CBC article about her exhibition at Red Head Gallery. Its on until Jan 25. #TazeenQayyum #TorontoArts www.cbc.ca/arts/tazeen-...
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Tazeen Qayyum's drawings are a vortex of words that pull viewers in to think more deeply | CBC Arts
The Pakistani Canadian artist’s exhibition at Red Head Gallery in Toronto, titled here/now, is a call for reflection.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Can art became a catalyst for change on the world stage? #technology #science #contemporaryart www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/17/h...
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How the World Economic Forum is offering a global stage for collaboration between art and technology
With a focus on melting ice caps, Joseph Fowler, the World Economic Forum’s head of arts and culture, completes an environmental trilogy of opening concerts at the forum's annual meeting in Davos
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
We are just beginning to grasp the depth of David Lynch’s influence. I anticipate a significant exhibition will emerge, showcasing artists whose creative practices have been shaped by his work. #DavidLynch #ContemporaryArt www.them.us/story/david-...
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“He Was the First to Show Me Another World”: LGBTQ+ Artists React to David Lynch’s Death
The visionary auteur filmmaker left a lasting imprint on generations of queer and trans creators.
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Great performance today by Tazeen Qayyum and Debashis Sinha at Red Head Gallery. Tazeen’s exhibition ‘here/now’ is on until Jan 25th in the 401 Richmond building in Toronto. www.redheadgallery.org #contemporaryart #TazeenQuyyum #DebashisSinha
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
In Art News: The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has intentionally decreased its annual visitors by 18% to enhance the quality of the visitor experience. What do you think of this move? www.thetimes.com/world/europe... #ArtNews #Amsterdam #VanGogh
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Why the Van Gogh Museum deliberately slashed visitor numbers
Emilie Gordenker says thinning the crowds is one of her finest achievements. Now she faces a new challenge: protecting the paintings from oil protests
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James Fowler @morefunwithbears.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Among the priceless personal affects, there is a growing number of artworks lost in the LA fire. #lafire #contemporaryart www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
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‘One of the Most Impactful Art Losses Ever’: Insurers Start to Assess LA Wildfire Damage
As fires raged across Los Angeles this week, numerous artists, collectors, and arts professionals have reported losing their art collections.
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