ART ON FIRE.

The article focuses on *Fire Island Art: 100 Years*, a new book edited by John Dempsey that documents Fire Island’s significant influence on art history, particularly within queer culture. The book features works by renowned artists such as Richard Avedon, Andy Warhol, and Robert Mapplethorpe, alongside contemporary creators like Nicole Eisenman and Salman Toor, highlighting a continuous artistic legacy tied to the island’s unique environment and community. It includes essays connecting the art to queer history and culture, emphasizing Fire Island’s role as a creative haven and muse. The editor underscores the importance of preserving this history, especially given the loss of many artists and critics to AIDS, and encourages support for local queer art initiatives and artists. [Extracted from the article]