Last year, Greg Newton and his partner Donnie Jochum realized a horrifying fact: there was no longer a queer bookstore in New York… They immediately decided to remedy the situation by quitting their job and creating BGSQD: The Bureau of General Services – Queer Division.
Since November 15th 2012 and until the end of February 2013, their queer bookstore and event space is hosted by Strange Loop Gallery (Claire Fleury and Alesia Exum) at 27 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side of New York City. They are currently working on gathering money to open a permanent address.
Opening February 7th (opening party from 6pm to 9pm at 27 Orchard Street) and until the 28th, they will be hosting a photography show by Samantha Box. INVISIBLE is a series of photographs taken between 2005 and 2012 documenting homeless queer and transgender youth in New York City.
I spent a little time today talking with Greg, one of the founders. He is sweet, fun and passionate, has a pretty interesting selection of photography books, good coffee and delicious conversation! Long live BGQSD!
Stéphanie de Rougé
BGSQD: The Bureau of General Services – Queer Division
Strange Loop Gallery
27 Orchard Street (between Canal and Hester)
New York, NY 10002
USA
Hours : Tuesday – Saturday 11-7 and Sunday 12-6
