Central park gay cruise

Maybe it was a nod of the head, or a mischievous grin that led one party to believe the other was interested in more than a friendly hello. Terrell, through his curation process, uncovers a more nuanced perspective.

His work serves as a foundation for the exhibit, curated by writer, photographer, and multimedia artist Matthew Terrell. Photo: Arthur Tress. Story by Matthew Wexler. While most of the exhibit can be explored online, one particular piece can only be experienced in person: the Guggenheim Award-winning short film Son of Sam and Delilah by Charles Atlas, a queer reimagining of Son of Sam.

At first glance, viewers may consider Cruising in the Shadows a fun diversion to get out of the heat on a hot New York City summer day. Central Park (The Ramble) Central Park is not only a must-see for tourists but it’s home to a classic cruising spot.

And while the exhibit does deliver that alluring promise. B efore we had Grindrwe had our eyes. Nyankhkhnum and Khnumhotep seemed to be having a good time in ancient Egypt. Cruising, by necessity, has been an integral part of gay culture, probably since the beginning of time.

The Ramble, Central Park, circa s. Photo: Arthur Tress.

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Terrell collaborated with Sherer to draw the connection between the past and present. Now, one New York City art gallery brings cruising out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Subscribe to our Newsletter today. The Ramble, located in the park’s northern section near 72nd Street, has a long history within the gay community.

Queer Central Park Tour

Throughout the s and 70s, Tress photographed a staggering number of subjects in the Ramble, the infamous Central Park cruising spot. From Central Park to gallery walls ‘Cruising in the Shadows’ explores NYC’s hidden gay history.

The Ramble, Central Park, circa s. That is why cruising happens and why cruising has also faded. Maybe it was a nod of the head, or a mischievous grin that led one party to believe the other was interested in more than a friendly hello. Not that it’s ever not been gay—the wild, windy Ramble in Central Park has long been a site for cruising, cottaging, and all kinds of gay hook up action.

Before we had Grindr, we had our eyes. Inphotographer Arthur Tress captured this image of a gay man protesting the destruction of Forrest Hills, after an ax-wielding mob chopped down more than 30 trees to deter gay cruising in Queens, New York.

Here are some of the best-known cruising areas in the city that never sleeps.