Art show explores sci-fi, the occult and queer history in mid-20th century LA

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Art show explores sci-fi, the occult and queer history in mid-20th century LA
Marjorie CameronJack ParsonsLos Angeles
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A prolific artist, Dollens sold hundreds of paintings at science fiction conventions. He also produced homoerotic photomontages of the male figure, which will be on display at the exhibit. The exhibition also includes several artworks by Cameron, a self-professed witch and L.A. occultist who was married to pioneering rocket scientist Jack Parsons.As an actress and visual artist, Cameron’s creativity threads through the work of filmmaker Curtis Harrington. Harrington’s video portrait of Cameron,"The Wormwood Star," stands as the only visual record of many of the works she would later burn.

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