Diane DiMassa Book Event September 25

In the fall issue of Connecticut Voice, writer Alex Dueben profiles lesbian artist and activist Diane DiMassa. Dueben will be leading the conversation in celebration of the publication of Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist.

The event is Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 pm at Real Art Ways 56 Arbor Street, Hartford in the main gallery 

Hothead Paisan is an icon of the ’90s lesbian DIY scene, a patron saint of those who wonder if going off the deep end is the only sane response to life in modern America. Hothead begins in a murderous frenzy—taking out a variety of chauvinists and creeps—but soon deepens into a reflection on oppression, self-destruction, and living it up outside the conservative norms of the ’90s. Hothead’s rage is stoked by her inner demon, Personality #2, but sometimes tempered with the help of Roz, her friend who offers Zen wisdom and tough love, and Chicken, her cat and constant companion.

Tickets are free but are required. Sign up here.