#aleistor

[fionabrennanartisttours]

Pride pop-up section in Chester Beatty giftshop

I was very happy to work on a small Pride section, which highlights merchandise in the giftshop reflecting a queer reading of the museum collection.

Here is some info on the selected items in the shop, and their relevance to queer art and culture.

"Poetry of Oscar Wilde", "Best Loved Oscar Wilde" & "Stories for Children" books - Oscar Wilde is probably the most famous queer person in Irish history! Because of his fame and popularity, he changed the way that people of the late 19th century thought about LGBTQ people.

Aleistor Crowley tarot deck - Crowley was a notorious individualist social critic, bisexual, counterculture icon of the 1960s and Western esoteric. Several biographers connect Crowley's queerness with his expertise in magick, stating that his first mystical experience was the result of his first romantic same-sex experience, which enabled him to recognize his bisexuality. Like other artists in the Pride section, Crowley's queerness gave him a rebel spirit, and the strict society of the time gave him the title of "The Wickedest Man Alive". Also, his tarot cards are rainbow-coloured!

“The Citi exhibition: Manga” book -  Shōnen-ai , or "boy's love" manga is an extremely popular genre and is discussed throughout this book. On p.182 there is an essay documenting the history of this genre which also explains "nanshoku"; the acceptable form of male homosexual relationships in Japanese history.

Unprotected Texts is an academic text discussing what the bible actually says about monogamy, homosexuality and sex. E.G. the same-sex marriage debate is discussed on p. 48; homosexuality being incorrectly linked to the story of Sodom & Gommorah is on p.163 - 167. 

George Barbier fashion plates pack - Barbier is referred to by modern art historians as a Queer artist. The figures in his illustrations are often depicted as gender nonconforming or nonbinary. His fashion plates also emphasise female figures, with male figures relegated to the background if they are shown at all. This reversal of gender dynamics was unusual in early 20th century France.

hand-fans - folding fans have become popular within the LGBTQ community recently, most notably among drag performers. Fans made their way to North America, from Europe via Japan, where they served the same purpose whether they were being held by an affluent straight woman or a gay man: to convey opulence and elegance. They also keep you cool in a nightclub!

p.177 of The City as Anthology, under the sub-heading “illustrating Female Friendships”- discusses a historical journal which depicts an intimate relationship between the writer and another woman. We held a talk about this subject during the "Meeting in Isfahan" exhibition.

p.115 Edo in Colour catalogue (“Two Youths Playing Flutes”) - a depiction of the Japanese practice of "nanshoku", whereby an older man of higher social status would have an intimate relationship with a younger man or adolescent of lower status. This was an acceptable form of same-sex relationships amongst classes such as samurai and in monastic settings.

More info on Barbier, and “Two Youths Playing Flutes” can be found on the chester Beatty website > learning > videos to enjoy > search "queering the chester beatty"

Queering the Chester Beatty - Chester Beatty

Happy Pride y'all!

[the-harvest-field]

Brail, Braai and Boerewors

A white light entered into the coma white, Jesus skin was light, white dynamite. I heard a voice, ‘you treated me bad so I chose the Light White Jesus that has no dynamite, for all eternity, no black Jesus except in Satanism. Man’s Thought on Death Bed Translate Footprint in the Sand My Ouma Brei, in Ignited for Christ leer ek van Afrikaner 44. Dit in my gedagte los die deel dat die Afrikaanse…

[largeicedpaintwater]

I need to know if there’s fictional erotica about Aleistor Crowley and Victor Neuburg like there is about Jesus and Judas but I’m too scared to look it up

[friend-crow]

Hi! I’ve never really seen any discussions of this “magic with a k” thing before I started following you, nor do I know anything about Aleistor Crowley, could you elaborate on who he is/what the deal is with magick/magik? Apologies if someone else has asked, and thanks for your time!

The scope of this ask is a bit more than I currently have time for, unfortunately. Crowley was a late 19th/early 20th century era occultist who was very influential on some types of magical practice, and also a terrible person (and poet). That's as much as I can currently give you, but Last Podcast on the Left has a deep dive on him if you want to know all of the details. They can be pretty obnoxious, but if you can get past that their research is usually pretty good.

As far as magick with a k goes, he popularized that spelling because he felt it necessary to distinguish between stage magic and "the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with the will," as he defined it. This distinction is only useful in writing and also not one that I've ever had a need for.

It's also really dorky.

[blackbutler-readerinsertsandjunk]

@strandedincivilisation replied: For once I genuinely do not want to know Aleistor Chamber's option because that poor child- That poor innocent child would never get a fucking rest- Living in constant fear of their father just popping up to claim to the heavens how perfect and beautiful they are and make a whole scene and the child is walking away. "This man? No never seen him in my entire life". Added points if the S/O just follows the child with a straight face,also assuring they don't know the man-

when they were born he held them up like The Lion King and his S/O maintains that they made a Face

they were embarrassed of their father straight out the womb and ain’t nothing changed since

[witch-of-the-creek]

So if you don’t know, the person who popularized that spelling was a man named Aleistor Crowley

In no particular order, he was:

A racist, big believer of patriarchal values and religious ideals, a proponent of eugenics, a conman, an abuser, and an antisemite

Basically a wealthy Victorian bigot masquerading as a revolutionary and occultist

I can only assume anyone spelling magic with a k, at best, has not done the barest hint of research into occult history, or at worst, supports his views.

Magic with a k is kinda 😬

[ngmaster]

So there was this event in Brooklyn last weekend, called #SakuraMatsuri at the #BBG. Was crowded, lively, it sold out of tickets too. And I was there. Just on Saturday though. And with my regular model @heavensgemcosplay too. Being that we wanted to do a shoot there, we also got there super early to beat the crowds and present her as #AleistorChamber, #ViscountofDruitt, from #BlackButler #Aleistor #Viscount #Druitt #cosplayshoot #crossplay #animeshoot #mangashoot #アレイスト・チェンバー #Kuroshitsuji #黒執事 #CherryBlossoms #Sakura (at Brooklyn Botanic Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7R2GFjFoy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=904xdhr7kvoy

[death-witch-envy]

Why is nobody talking about how Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, one of the founders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, played chess with the Gods????

[unholymiasma]

bastard man

[moku-and-his-madness]

1. Are you named after anyone? Aleistor Crowley, Alastor the fucking radio demon and, Alastor Moody from harry potter because hes one of the obly characters i can tolerate

but i spell it Alistor

2. When was the last time you cried? hmmm technically speaking last week but just tear up? yeah last night...

3. Do you have kids? 10-11 adopted internet kids *muah**muah**muah* i love you all

4. What sports do you play/have you played? i play basketball but not for a team. i used to also really be into soccer and field hockey.

5. Do you use sarcasm? pfttt......TOTALLY NOT

6. What's the first thing you notice about people? body language, personality, and eye color

7. What's your eye color? gray-blue ish with an orange ring around my pupil

8. Scary movies or Happy endings? BOTH

9. Any talents? Guitar/Ukelele, drawing, painting (any paint rlly), writing/song-writing, sewing, music production, singing (kinda eww)....hmmm i forget the rest...i used to also do ceramics

10. Where were you born? Gainesville Florida but i live in Rhode Island now lol

11. What's are your hobbies? Guitar/Ukelele, drawing, painting (any paint rlly), writing/song-writing, sewing, music production, singing, reading, etc etc

12. Do you have any pets? 1 a lil pupper

13. How tall are you? around 5'5- 5'6 ish

14. Favorite subject in school? none im an art kid

15. Dream job? n/a

open tag ^^

15 people, 15 questions

Thank you to the lovely @imlivingformyselfdontmindme for the tag! <3

Are you named after anyone? No, I'm not, if you're not counting that random saint from the calendar my mum and brother were looking at. But my mother's great aunt was named Valentina too. She also never married, but nobody knows much about her.

When was the last time you cried? To tell you the truth, I can't really remember! It's been quite a chill month so far.

Do you have kids? No, thank you.

What sports do you play/have you played? I haven't played any sports, but I'm trying to exercise more at home and I've started hulahooping.

Do you use sarcasm? Not much online, but occasionally irl.

What’s the first thing you notice about people? Their hair?

What’s your eye color? Green.

Scary movies or happy endings? Always happy endings, please.

Any talents? I like knitting!

Where were you born? Italy.

What are your hobbies? Knitting, reading, listening to music and watching movies and series, the usual lot.

Do you have any pets? No, never had one.

How tall are you? Around 171cm.

Favorite subject in school? Art History, Literature, English literature, Pedagogy, and Chemistry. I do not know how to study anymore though. Shh.

Dream job? I wanna hide in a castle and pretend I am that castle's ghost. I wonder how long it would take for people to notice me living in it. Probably not very long, but I don't have a very well-designed plan yet.

I would like to tag @pollodigitale, @agentofship, @an-imaginary-raven, @stitch-me-not, @mycatisatool, only if they want to do this!

Have a lovely day, all! 💛🌻🌟

[miidnightglosss]

Boston Tea Party - Part 2 (Jacquelyn Marek - Chapter 1)

Jacquelyn Marek - Chapter 1

It was a rainy Saturday night, the one right after the eventful Friday afternoon before. The rusty black Mazda rolled into the driveway of Feminine Vanilla. Its neon pink lights flickered outside the building as disproportionate women and men were way too old to be out on their own walk in and out of the doors.

Viola Kilduff put her lipstick in her purse as she looked over at her friend. "You sure you wanna do this?"

Jackie looked up from her phone. "I don't exactly have a ton of options."

"Yes, you do."

"Then why are you doing this?"

"Because I'm getting paid for shaking my ass. Why wouldn't anyone stop doing it for free?"

Jackie side. She doubted that she truly had a chance, but if all else failed here...

"Whatever. Let's just go."

The two girls stepped out of the car. Their heels clicked hard against the pavement as they made their way inside, gaining looks from nearby customers. Both had worn red bottoms (that Viola had stolen) and matching black outfits, Viola's a slip dress and Jackie's a co-ord of a cropped spaghetti string tank top and mini skirt.

Viola held open the door as her younger, shorter friend stepped inside. "Right this way."

As the redhead walked in, she was immediately flooded with neon lights, martini glasses, and almost naked women as far as the eye could see. In a corner a group was bringing their faces down to the table as the others egged them on as they brought their heads back up, a white powder resting on their upper lips. Girls in seven-inch heels slid down poles all across the building, cigarette smoke filling the air.

Viola motioned towards the back. "I'm gonna change. You coming?"

"Not tonight," Jackie said, "I'll just watch."

"Alright. But we gotta come up with some kind of secret password, a'ight? In case things get too uncomfortable for you?"

Jackie rolled her eyes. "Jesus, V, I'm not a little kid, okay? I'm sure I can handle it."

"Yeah, you sure as fuck wouldn't have gotten in here if you was."

"How did we get in, anyway? Like, I'm obviously not old enough to be a dancer--"

"You'd be surprised," Viola sighed. She gestured to a few girls serving drinks, stripping, even herself. "They don't question too much here. As long as she's willing to give 'im a lap dance, they don't complain."

Jackie nodded. "That's the sick and twisted world we live in isn't it?"

"Well. Your parents kicked you out for likin' pussy and you get to live with me now. As far as I'm concerned, this is an absolute win." Jackie raised an eyebrow. "You know what I mean, though. Right? Look, safe word is 'avocado'. I'll see you in a bit. If I'm not on that stage in five seconds, Leo will have my ass. Literally." With that, she leaned over to Jackie, kissed both cheeks, and made her way through the crowd, waving to coworkers along the way.

Just for a moment, Jackie felt like a little kid who'd just lost her mom in a grocery store. However, she quickly tossed away those feelings and confidently strutted over to the bar. This is how things had to be now. Any good childhood had been stolen away from her and now she had to turn to any form of money or housing she could get, and with Viola making a thousand in one weekend...

She positioned herself on a barstool. Once she got the bartender's attention, she had ordered a One Night Stand. "Really?" She looked over to a blond man sitting next to her.

"What," she barked, already forgetting the previously established safe word.

The man looked up at her. "If you really want to get drunk, you'll get something with a bit of Spirytus Stawski in it."

Jackie rolled her eyes, returning to her own mind. "I'm pretty sure they don't serve those here."

"Then at least allow me to pay for your drink?"

She scanned the man up and down. He had ivory skin and blond hair to just the very tops of his shoulders. He wore a smirk and possessed unnaturally purple eyes, but they did have an intriguing effect. He wore mostly white, a bold move for someone at a place like this. All joking aside, she found him kind of cute.

"Alright," she said, patting the seat next to her. "Let me talk to you."

He got up and approached her. Only then did Jackie realize how much taller he was to her. He signaled to the bartender that he would cover their drinks and held out a hand to Jackie. "Aleister. Aleister Chamber."

Jackie smirked as she shook his hand. "Jacquelyn Marek. Jackie for short."

"I love it. That's beautiful" Why the fuck did that make me blush? You know anyone here?"

"Um..." Jackie briefly searched the stages. "Her. There." She motioned to Viola, who was sliding up and down a pole in only a pair of hot pink panties and clear high heels.

"Ah," Aleister said, nodding. "Would you ever try that?"

This is one of those many things that Jackie knew that she probably shouldn't do, but was going to do anyway. "I haven't decided yet." She bit her lip and looked Aleister up and down. "Could I put on a show for you sometime?"

He chuckled and leaned closer to Jackie's ear. "Keep that up and it'll be more of a hands-on experience."

Jackie giggled and shyly tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear. Her chest began to heat up and it was getting a bit warmer between her legs. Throbbing, almost. Her breathing began to get a bit heavier but she tried her best to keep it under control. I'm gonna get myself in some deep shit tonight, she thought. And she was completely right.

It all happened in such a blur. Their drinks had arrived, they talked, drank some more. Jackie couldn't even begin to recall how it all lead to her making out with a mysterious man she had just met in the bathroom. She was enjoying herself, though. He was comfortable, but Aleister was still able to get rough with her.

Afterward, they exchanged numbers, saying that they would meet up again. Yeah fucking right, Jackie thought. She's done this routine before, if only once or twice. You love them for a night and leave them forever, or at least a long time.

Aleister left the bathroom, followed by a nonchalant Jackie. She took a seat up front as she watched Viola complete her performance. However, for some reason, she couldn't shake the feeling that this wouldn't be their last encounter.

[manmilkers]

[unbe--weave--able]

[animezodiac]

“Kuroshitsuji” characters as zodiac signs

Aries: Finnian

Taurus: Tanaka

Gemini: Undertaker

Cancer: Mey-Rin

Leo: Elizabeth Midford

Virgo: Sebastian Michaelis

Libra: William T. Spears

Scorpio: Baldroy

Sagittarius: Lau

Capricorn: Ciel Phantomhive

Aquarius: Grell Sutcliff

Pisces: Aleistor Chamber (Viscount of Druitt)

[sailon5463]

So I know that there was something going around about this faceless lady from the Curry Contest Arc

I have a headcanon that that is Claudia Phantomhive being pictured alongside a teenage Viscount Druitt. I like to imagine that they met at a party and had an arguement, as I doubt that the Countess would take kindly to his poetics and perverse behaviour and I reckon the memory of her rings comes from her delivering a sharp slap to his face when she inevitably lost her temper with him.

[zibaldone-di-pensieri]

There are more wrong things in this Pic than in the rest of the wwe