Qween Amor

Qween Amor

Qween Amor (born 1988[1]) is a performance artist who 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 s/he as a gender pronoun.[4]

In May 2013 Qween Amor was assaulted and robbed during a performance. [5]

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. 1 2 3 4 5 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. 1 2 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.

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