The Philadelphia-born visual artist delivers a wide-ranging guide covering restaurants and must-visit spots.

Born in Philadephia in 1989, artist Devan Shimoyama has lived in various places including New York and the Pittsburgh suburb of Brentwood, where he purchased a yellow-brick Craftsman house in the summer of 2018. His widely-exhibited works explore identity and desire; often, he creates effeverscent portraits of Black, queer men using the vibrancy of day-glo colours. Through his use of multi-layered collages and mixed mediums – glitter and jewels, in particular – his subjects dazzle in his portraits, appearing as mythical figures with glimmering eyes.

Having lived in Pittsburgh for a number of years now, the artist helps us to tap into the cultural underbelly of the Brentwood suburb with his curation of must-visit spots. Scroll down for a range of places to visit when you're in the area – from museums to gay bars and restaurants.