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New Mural In tribute to David Wojnarowicz
Our newest art piece is a hand stippled wall mural in tribute to the late Queer activist and artist, David Michael Wojnarowicz ( VOY-ne-ROH-vitch] (September 14, 1954 – July 22, 1992). Though most well-known for his work criticizing the Reagan administration’s inaction during the HIV/AIDS pandemic (“If I die of AIDS—forget burial—just drop my body on the steps of the F.D.A.”), David raised awareness of many social justice issues disproportionately affecting marginalized communities through out his life.
Mal was featured as part of the Colorado Queer Hair Community on Colorado Public Radio
We’re so excited to be 1 of 3 featured voices for CPR’s new segment on Colorado’s Queer Hair Community! It was a treat to have CPR in our studio so that we could share a bit about the needs of the local Queer community and why creating safe spaces is so important and needed. (Image Credit: Paolo Zialcita/CPR News)
Photo Tour of MAL, Boulder’s Queer Hair Studio
We designed the MAL studio space to feel like a Queer hair haven in the heart of Boulder, Colorado. Our goal was to make the 275 sqft studio space feel light, bright and relaxing with an art gallery-like feel that has its lens solely focused on the Queer community.
Gift an Affirming haircut: EGift Cards Now Available at MAL
We’re excited to announce that you can now purchase a eGift Card to gift an affirming haircut/color experience with Maeve to a family member or friend in the North Colorado area.
On View at MAL: Chicanx Illustrator Ruth Mora’s Risograph Print, “Shitty Punk Hair Cut”
A chewy, razor cut shaggy mullet with a partial buzz cut, gelled fangs and sideburns so sharp it’ll make you bleed… yeah, that’s a shitty punk haircut. And yeah, they’re cool as hell.
On View at MAL: Queer Fiber Artist Elliot Johnson’s Knitted Tapestry, “The Inherent Homoeroticism of Sharing an Orange with a Friend”
Seeing art created by Queer individuals who documented & celebrated their Queer lives played a fundamental role in my journey to understand and validate my own Queer identity. I can remember the exact moment I first saw a transmasculine individual depicted as desirable, sensitive, and capable of being in a loving relationship - and it was in …