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The Council of Québec Gays and Lesbians (CGQL) says that it is prepared to file formal complaints against Transport Canada for the rules instituted by the Conservatives for ID checks on the gender and appearance of airline passengers. The advocacy group requested a legal opinion on the matter several weeks ago. Interview with the CQGL’s Julie-Maude Beauchesne.

Move over Tom of Finland, because Tom de Pékin is coming to Québec this March. Based in Paris (not Beijing), this renowned visual artist got his famous pseudonym from his first collection, Rêve au cul, in which he took inspiration from Maoist propaganda to create images of sexual revolution. The prolific artist will be coming to Montréal to participate in Radical Queer Semaine’s 2012 edition.

From February 23 to March 4, 2012, for the fourth consecutive year, the RADICAL QUEER SEMAINE will host a week of events on gender and sexuality and occupy a main space for 10 days “free from heterosexism and oppression.” The rag-tag group of queers has assembled a gigantic programme of workshops, parties, and art events, starting this Thursday, Feb 23rd with their opening panel: Queer In/Justice. 2229 Ste Catherine Est, 6:30pm

The Charest government’s announcement of their bullying prevention plan in schools last week left some associations pleasantly surprised, while others were disappointed that their requests had not been met.

In a chilling sign of how hostile the environment for LGBT people is in Tunisia, the online magazine GayDay came under attack from the country’s Minister of Human Rights. Last month on live television. Fadi, the founder of the website who goes only by his first name for safety reasons, agreed to an interview by email. He spoke to Être’s Antoine Aubert about the threats made to his team, the difficult situation for gays after the revolution that overthrew the Ben Ali dictatorship, and the rise to power of the Islamist Ennahda party.

Less than a year ago already, Michael Solovyev moved his art studio and entire family from his native Russia to the corner of Montcalm and Ontario Est, in Montreal. Born in the city of Sarov, Russia, this new addition to the Village art scene started off in architectural design, moving on to textiles, set design, and painting. In advance of his upcoming solo exhibition, 2Bmag’s Jérimi Scott sat down with the warm, affable father of two to talk about art, expatriation, and making a home in the gay Village.

The 22nd edition of Montreal Fashion Week was made more fabulous by the presence of our new fashion bogger Kim Ninkuru. Although, many designers presented us with their most exquisite work, we couldn’t help but notice the lack of menswear. Fortunately, three designers, Dinh Ba, LYN and CIN Tailleurs caught our eye in the men’s department, along with co-ed line UNTTLD. All photos by Danik Yopp (Montreal Street Fashion), special to 2Bmag.

Thirty-two activists and sympathizers were gathered last night at the offices of ACCM, brought together by agit-prop poster art and a shared desire to combat serophobia. The debate arose following the flash-demo February 7 against the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure during which two posters designed by Toronto artists Mikiki and Allyson Mitchell for Toronto’s AIDS ACTION NOW! were displayed by protesters.

Dark, kinetic, and almost frighteningly sexy, Brisbane’s C!RCA has presented a triumph of postmodern circus art C!RCA at the TOHU until Feb. 25. Combining the awe-inspiring feats of acrobatics with the thoughtfulness of contemporary dance, C!RCA’s troupe of rippling bodies, and director Yaron Lifschitz’s intelligent choreography will completely obliterate your winter blues.

Opening this weekend is Anita Schoepp’s latest artistic venture into sexuality, a multidisciplinary exhibition titled It started with a simple question. The opening is from 5-10pm on Friday, February at 17th  at Eastern Block Gallery (7240 Clark street). She has invited seventeen local and international artists to answer the question ‘How would you personify your sexuality?’ in the medium of their choice.  The responses are myriad, from poetry and installation to painting and performance. Anita has included artists just starting out alongside folks with more experience. Vernissage at Eastern Bloc Fri. Feb 17, 5-10pm