ISSUE THREE
Headless Friends is a digital magazine for creative queers with strange brains. Inspired by insightful conversations with dear friends, it’s a space to explore the intersections of creativity, mental health and queer culture.
Our third issue delves into themes of pride, prejudice and play. This collection of four new articles looks at a range of interlinked topics, including building safe spaces, the weight of words, how play benefits the brain, and alternative forms of activism.
Interview: Illustrator & Artist, Natasha Taheem
My sunshine-filled friend, Natasha Taheem, discusses what running Queeer Mehndi Nights has taught her, the importance of safe spaces and using art as a form of manifestation, drawing her way to a happier future.
Boys In Cars
On several occasions, I have had homophobic slurs flung at me by (presumably) straight men as they speed past me in their silly little cars. Even when carelessly tossed out the window of a moving vehicle, these words carry weight and can leave a lasting impression.
Playtime
Different kinds of creative play suit different kinds of people. Whether it's a spot of collage or completing a jigsaw puzzle, find the type of play that is right for you, and your brain will reap the calming benefits.
Queer Film Club: Queendom
Queendom is a documentary following Gena Marvin, a queer performance artist who lives in a small town in Russia that’s rife with poverty and prejudice. This unflinching film celebrates art as a form of alternative activism and queer joy as a form of resistance.
The Headless Gift Guide
Christmas is the most wonderful time of year to support independent businesses, so I have curated a list of my favourite small shops.