Review of the Cathy Crimmins book - How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The True and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World - by Katie Grinch. She gives several bullet points on how gay culture has influenced mainstream culture, as pointed out in the book. The last page is an excerpt from Crimmins' book.

Photograph of a gallery at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Blue folding chairs are set up in the exhibition space. Photographs hang on the walls of the gallery.

Photograph of a gallery at the Dos Maestros exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Black and white prints hang on the gallery wall. A wooden sculpture is displayed on the right.

Photograph of a six individuals during a Museum Day event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Elvis and Arturo Castillo stand with Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxaca. A banner behind the group reads: "Elvis & Arturo Castillo."

Photograph of a gallery for Mexican Report: Contemporary Art from Mexico, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Paintings hang on the gallery walls. One half wall, left, displays two paintings.

Photograph of a gallery in YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful artworks hang on the walls of the gallery.

Photograph of a gallery in YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful artworks hang on the walls of the gallery. A sculpture constructed out of inner tubes hangs from the ceiling.

Photograph of a gallery in YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful metal tins hang from a wall in the gallery. A small television and tools are arranged in front of the wall.

Photograph of a gallery at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Folding chairs are set up in the exhibition space. Photographs hang on the walls of the gallery.

Photograph of a gallery for Mexican Report: Contemporary Art from Mexico, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Paintings hang on the gallery walls. A statue on the gallery floor features silk daisies, a black platform, and yellow plastic bags.

Photograph of a gallery for Mexican Report: Contemporary Art from Mexico, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Paintings hang on the gallery walls. Busts are displayed on the floor of the gallery. The busts are fashioned out of textiles.

Photograph of a gallery at Mexican Report: Contemporary Art from Mexico, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Paintings hang on the gallery walls. Wooden and stone sculptures are displayed on the gallery floor.

Photograph of seven individuals at the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Consul of Mexico Francisco Alejo stands second from the left. Lulu Flores stands second from the right. The individuals are formally dressed.

Photograph of four individuals at Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two women stand in the middle. They are professionally dressed and stand in front of a painting of women.

Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also pages that cover information about the "San Juan Parangaricutiro before and after its destruction", the "location of the Parícutin volcano", the history of Parícutin, and the "formation of a volcano". On page eleven and twelve, there is a chronological timeline that covers the life of Mardonio Magaña. There is a page of acknowledgements concerning the museum, the exhibition, and the gallery guide at the back of the guide as well as a page that features a list of the board of directors, members, honorary members, legal counselors, and staff of the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are several photographs of the artists and their artworks throughout the guide.

Photograph of four individuals in costume at Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Three women wear traditional dresses of various colors and styles. A man, second from the left, wears a traditional suit with white embroidery and a sombrero.

Photograph of artworks by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The Jose Clemente Orozco Farias exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful abstract prints hang on the leftmost wall. A display case is situated on the right side of the gallery.

Photograph of individuals at an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Lulu Flores and Francisco Alejo, consul of Mexico, sit at a table with six others. They are formally dressed. Prints and statues are displayed throughout the gallery.

Photograph of an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Consul of Mexico Francisco Alejo speaks to another man. Both wear suits. Tables are set up in the gallery space. Prints and statues are displayed on the walls of the gallery.

Photograph of an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Individuals sit at tables set up in the gallery. They are formally dressed. Prints and statues are displayed throughout the gallery.

Photograph of the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. White confetti has been thrown on the left side of the room. A woman holds a camera. Paintings hang on the walls of the gallery.

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Collecting Latino Art". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and the entire pamphlet has magenta backgrounds and borders. The front cover features a photograph of a painting of a buffalo along with the exhibition title. The first panel reiterates the title at the top and includes the dates of the exhibition as well as a list of the contributing artists. There is a small note at the bottom of the panel that informs about the tax-free and free admission days at the museum. The second panel solely features a photograph of a painting from the exhibition. The painting depicts a girl seated on a chair and wearing a white shift dress. Artwork credits are at the side of the painting. The third panel advertises a separate event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Noche de Fiesta Navideña 2004 [Christmas Night Party 2004]". The panel includes information about the event including the date and times, tickets, location, catering, and music. The pamphlet also mentions a silent auction and "Nacimientos, Nativity Scenes from Local Collections". The background is yellow with a large ornamental bird. …

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Crossing Over". The exhibition contained artwork by Willie Varela. The pamphlet has been printed in all over red scale, including the photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a corrugated metal fence and a blank billboard in the distance. The title and a descriptive secondary title are also included on the front. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the name of the exhibition as well as the dates and times of the opening reception, a members only preview, and a gallery talk by the artist. The second panel features a large photograph of a dilated eyeball and a statement about the exhibition above. The third panel features a picture of a drawing of an elderly woman standing next to a giant parrot. Details about an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition are also included. The half-size panel includes information on sponsorship. The back of the last panel headlines a picture of two Hispanic boys who are looking in different directions. The back of the middle panel details information on the Mexic-Arte Museum.

Pamphlet that advertises an event presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Día de los Muertos Celebration 2004". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum, which is followed by the word "presents". The background is made up of a blurred photograph of enlarged motifs. When opened, the three panels are connected by a large, stylized illustration of a man wearing a tailcoat and running shoes in the center panel. The man's arm are held out, and he is holding skeleton marionettes that are dancing in both of the outermost panels. In addition to the dancing marionettes, the first panel also includes information concerning the date and times, location, and admission prices of the event. There is also information about a procession and major sponsors of the event. The third panel highlights a major sponsor and lists several activities and performances that will be at the event. The title of the exhibition spans all three panels. The back of the middle panel details information about the Mexic-Arte Museum, including the location, website, phone number, hours of operation, and sponsorships. The back of the first panel continues the motif …