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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

  1. ^ Park, Andrea (26 February 2014). "Qween Amor: Union Square dancer has a message of love and freedom". metro.us. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Sommer, Will (December 17, 2012). "Gay Man Arrested in Front of Black Israelites". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  4. ^ a b Moss, Jeremiah (January 8, 2014). "Qween Amor". Jeremiah's Vanishing New York. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  5. ^ Sommer, Will (May 9, 2013). "Metro Station Dancer Qween Amor Robbed, Punched - City Desk". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.

External links

  • Qween Amor, a three-minute video documentary on Qween Amor. This is episode 3 of season 2 of the No Your City series.