Uptown

Continued from page 18 for him. Possibilities are endless when it comes to the Harlem-based mixed media and contemporary artist Beau McCall. However, the popularly known “Button Man” didn’t have his button pieces at the forefront for his Uptown Triennial artwork. Instead, he used music inspired pictures titled, “Strange Beauties XIII: Antoine aka DeeDee Somemore, Tracy Monroe, and Beau McCall” and “Moi Renee II” with his images representing the Black LGBTQ+ community in music during the 1980s.

“Music is a very powerful thing, no matter what color you are, no matter what language you speak, music brings people together,” said McCall. He is thrilled that gay artists like him and San Miguel have more opportunities to share their art. “I think it’s great being included and being embraced at this point in time.” He expressed his gratitude for his punk group’s photo inclusion with this exhibition, knowing that this opportunity would have been way less likely 20 years ago. The exhibit will be on display at Columbia University until September 17.

For more information, visit https:// wallach.columbia.edu/exhibitions/ uptown-triennial-2023