SIR GAY~ THE LIFE & ART OF RONALD WRIGHT

(Ron Performs ~1960’s)

a very interesting exhibition about the life & times of a gay man is opening in london. if you're in that part of the world, check it out. here's the info~

FLESH: THE GREAT ILLUSION An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Ronald Wright 03.06.10 – 27.06.10

Oh to live life like Ronald Wright!
Spiritualist writer, ‘Physique’ magazine illustrator, celebrity portrait artist, nude model, performer, healer and psychic medium, Ronald Wright’s 83 years have been filled with strange encounters and extraordinary experiences.

Seduced by the sparkle of cinema’s entertainers the young Ronald Wright was drawn to London’s West End in the early 1950’s. With youthful determination Wright found ways to meet the stars he idolized, and more importantly stumbled upon the secret world of London’s homosexual scene.
First gaining a reputation drawing the likeness of ‘Theatre-land’ stars like Marlene Dietrich, Mae West and Vivien Leigh, Wright eventually turned his graphic skills to the burgeoning ‘Physique’ and ‘Men’s Interest’ magazine industry. Wright’s artwork featured in many of the internationally renowned publications including Fizeek, Adonis, Sir Gay, Male Classics, Modern Man and Body Beautiful.
Imprisoned for being gay in 1959, he was released a year later and began a successful career as artist model, most notably posing as ‘the body’ of Rudolf Nureyev for a Madam Tussaud’s waxwork. Priapically blessed, Wright himself became entertainer, model and muse, performing at private parties and clubs throughout the 1960’s.
The 1970’s and 80’s saw Wright’s interest in the spiritual world taking centre stage. After a visitation from ‘The Spirit of Light’ during a séance in Belgrave Square, he became a man with a mission to channel, write and distribute the message of Hafed Prince of Persia, leader of the legendary ‘Three Magi’ of biblical fame. He also became a well-known healer.
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At the heart of the exhibition will be a re-creation of Ronald’s living room. His home and workplace for many years has been a small bungalow in Watton-at-Stone, a Hertfordshire village. The living room will be used throughout the exhibition for talks and performances.
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FLESH: The Great Illusion reveals through archives, drawings, sound, writing and photography the wondrous life of this remarkable man.

Georgina Starr and Paul Noble present
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FLESH: THE GREAT ILLUSION
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Ronald Wright
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Private View: Wednesday 2nd June 2010, 6-10pm
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Exhibition dates: 3rd June – 27th June 2010
Opening times: Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm
First Thursdays late opening – 3rd June 6-9pm
Artist-in-conversation: 2pm, Saturday 12th June
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