Love Hurts, Dare To Love

From the series Queer stories
Love Hurts – Dare to Love Paul Derrez (1950), aluminium and perspex, 1996

Dutch artist Paul Derrez makes exceptional items of jewellery. His 1996 memorial chain titled Love Hurts, Dare to Love sent a powerful message within the gay community.
Love Hurts – Dare to Love Love Hurts – Dare to Love

Love Hurts, Dare To Love

A memorial chain with a powerful story.

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The origine of sodomie

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A punishible sin

Allegory on the abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels

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Sentenced in court

The City Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam

Secretary Secretary

A historic lesbian icon

Secretaire with image of Sappho

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A sexual or lesbian symbol

The Milkmaid

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Bust of William of Orange

Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto

A trans seduction

Jupiter, in the form of Diana, seduces the nymph Callisto

Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands

From conservative to liberal

Portrait of William II of the Netherlands

Low point in gay history

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