Qween Amor
Qween Amor (born 1988[1]) is a performance artist who predominantly utilizes public space for her performances.
Amor seeks to "inspire more artists to go out and display their art in protest; it's a liberation movement to embrace one's own freedom".[2]
Since 2013, Qween Amor has been performing in New York City.[2]
Qween Amor reports going to court five times yearly to face charges for playing music too loud in the streets.[2] Amor refuses to pay fines and always persuades the judge to dismiss charges.[2] Amor has never been charged with indecent exposure.[2]
In December 2012, Qween Amor was arrested while performing for a group of Black Hebrew Israelites in Washington DC.[3]
Qween Amor frequently performs in a G-string, tutu, and Stiletto heel shoes.[4] Amor uses she/her as pronouns.[4]
In May 2013, Qween Amor was assaulted and robbed during a performance.[5]
Qween Amor currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.
References
[edit]- ^ Park, Andrea (26 February 2014). "Qween Amor: Union Square dancer has a message of love and freedom". metro.us. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Feeney, Sheila Anne (3 June 2015). "Qween Amor, street performer, dances to empower New Yorkers to be themselves". AM New York. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Sommer, Will (December 17, 2012). "Gay Man Arrested in Front of Black Israelites". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b Moss, Jeremiah (January 8, 2014). "Qween Amor". Jeremiah's Vanishing New York. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Sommer, Will (May 9, 2013). "Metro Station Dancer Qween Amor Robbed, Punched - City Desk". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
External links
[edit]- Qween Amor, a three-minute video documentary on Qween Amor. This is episode 3 of season 2 of the No Your City series.
