America’s Most Captivating Couples 2009, Part II
San Francisco, California
Annie, 54, artist, author, educator
Beth, 48, artist, professor
Annie and Beth are an artist couple committed to doing projects that explore, generate, and celebrate love. “We utilize visual art, installation, theater pieces, interventions, live-art, exhibitions, lectures, printed matter and activism,” says Annie. “Each year we orchestrate one or more interactive performance art weddings in collaboration with various national and international communities, then display the ephemera in art galleries.” Their projects incorporate the colors and themes of the chakras, a structure inspired by Linda M. Montano’s 14 Years of Living Art. “Our current project, The Love Art Laboratory, grew out of our response to the violence of war, the anti-gay marriage movement, and our prevailing culture of cynicism. We hope the Love Art Laboratory will help make the world a more fun, sexy, tolerant, love-filled place.”
We rounded up so many gorgeous couples we couldn’t fit them all in one issue. That said, we’re happy to have the cuteness continue.
Diana & Deborah
New York, New York
Diana, 42, freelance photographer, project manager, activist
Deborah, 47, product development, mother
At 5’8” and 6’1” respectively, Deborah and Diana stand out in a room, literally! “After spending a year recovering from a bad relationship, I had stopped going to the places I used to go to with the same circle of people,” says Diana. “I wasn’t interested in dating anybody. A co-worker suggested I should check out a new social group for women that she liked. I met Deborah at the first event I attended. Even though I wasn’t looking for anyone, I fell for her.” Deborah says, “I thought Diana was charming, smart, and had a positive vibe and I really wanted to get to know her better.” The two credit good communication and a strong sense of trust as keys to their happy relationship. “We’re very playful, and we support each other, “ says Diana. “My photography business has taken off since meeting Deborah.”
