Art Simone

Performing professionally for over a decade, Art Simone is not only a dynamic live performer but an in demand social media powerhouse and media personality. She’s won titles, worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, and has been globally celebrated for her incredible make-up looks – all before RuPaul’s Drag Race came knocking.

Art first stepped into drag in the early 2010s and has gone from strength to strength as one of Australia’s most in demand live performers. From touring extensively to representing Australia on the world stage, Art has brought her quintessential style and humour to literally thousands of events.

Focused on ensuring drag reaches regional Australia, Art has been celebrated for creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and ensuring that pride is shared and celebrated where it’s needed most. It is this spirit of adventure that scored Art her own series on WOWPresents Plus - ‘Highway To Heel!’.

Art has worked with Coles, UberEats, BONDS, BWS, West Coast Coolers, Benefit Cosmetics, Google and Jetstar – to name a few – and also partnered with AAMI Insurance to create the iconic television ad series ‘Hold onto your boa, babe!’.

Starring in the inaugural season of Stan’s ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’, Art’s talent was shared with a whole new audience and immediately became a fan favourite. Bringing unique looks, showcasing her incredible talent and delivering the ultimate one-liners. As the series’ runner-up, she’s since welcomed her new fans, jumped into international touring, featured on ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ and ‘Would I Lie To You’ plus headlined her Australian live show ‘As Seen On TV’.

With her podcast ‘Concealed with Art Simone’ now on the iHeart Radio network, and new digital series ‘Kick-Ons’. You won’t have to go far to get your fix, and thing’s for sure – drag will always be ART for the incredible Art Simone.

What books has Art Simone published?

Booktopia lists Life is Art as Art Simone’s own book. She is also featured in Drag Queens Down Under (Australia's drag superstars in glorious technicolour). Check her retailer/author pages for the most up-to-date list.

What genres or themes do her books cover?

Her published work and projects focus on drag performance, makeup and styling, LGBTQIA+ community and humour, often presented in non-fiction/visual formats that showcase her career and looks.

Where should I start if I want to read Art Simone?

A good place to start is Life is Art. For broader context on Australian drag culture and other performers, Drag Queens Down Under also features her.

Are Art Simone’s books part of a series?

There’s no indication of a book series on the Booktopia page. She does have media series and projects (for example Highway To Heel!, the podcast Concealed with Art Simone and other digital series).

Has she received awards or notable recognition for her work?

She has won titles and was the runner-up on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and is widely recognised for her makeup and performance work; no specific book awards are listed.