History of Thing Magazine
Founded in Chicago in 1989 by Robert Ford, Trent Adkins, and Lawrence Warren, THING magazine was a Black gay and lesbian underground arts journal. THING Magazine began with issue no. […]
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Scenes from City in a Garden
On Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Chicago’s MCA, several short films were shown, including Stephanie Coleman’s 1992 film, Having a Ball! with the House of Avant Garde. […]
Reviews About THING the Book
These magazines are over the top about the release of THING magazine as a book. See for yourself!
Interview with Stephanie Coleman
Stephanie Coleman, a seasoned videographer and realtor in Chicago, has a unique and inspiring background in the arts. Her film, Having A Ball! With the House of Avant Garde, was […]
Aaron Pierre Brown and The House of Avant-Garde
The House of Avant-Garde was established in 1986 by Wardell Ford, Thomas Sampson, and DeRico “Tracy” Reed. Aaron Pierre Brown moved to Chicago from Michigan in the Fall of 1986. […]
THING Magazine on Google Arts & Culture
THING magazine is online as part of Google Arts & Culture. What is THING? THING magazine was founded as a platform for Black LGBTQ+ life. As such, its issues are […]
Copy Machine Manifestos Catalog: Artists Who Make Zines
Copy Machine Manifestos captures the rich history of artists’ zines as never before, placing them in the lineage of the visual arts and exploring their vibrant growth over the past […]
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Thing Magazine Covered in Faith Fanzine
Thing Magazine is included on pages 46-48 in Faith Fanzine’s Winter 2022 issue. This issue includes a large section on the Chicago house music scene on pages 37-72. Terry Martin’s […]
Thing Magazine at the Brooklyn Museum
Our very own THING Magazine is included in a special exhibition dedicated to zines produced in North America. Copy Machine Manifestos features nearly one thousand zines and artworks, from punk […]