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Gus Van Sant

My art teacher in junior high was a very out gay man and a mentor to me. He would tell us about Greenwich Village and show us the 'Village Voice' and describe his life, but it was all sort of subversive and below the radar.

Gus Van Sant

Teacher

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Gus Van Sant’s art teacher was openly gay and served as a guiding figure during his youth, sharing stories about a vibrant, unconventional community in Greenwich Village. These lessons were delivered in a subtle way, hinting at a lifestyle that was not fully accepted or openly discussed at the time.

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