Person

James Mark Skybergaka Jimmy Von Milwaukeeaka Leo Feldman

Milwaukee

Biography

Artist/ Leo Feldman Art Galleries owner James Mark Skyberg (aka 'Jimmy Von Milwaukee') was born in 1954, in Duluth, MN, and raised in an intellectually liberal family. From an early age his Norwegian parents and grandparents taught him to love and accept everyone. After the family moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin, he graduated from high school there.

Images

First invitation from the new Feldman Gallery / (approx. 1984) / — First invitation from the new Feldman Gallery / (approx. 1984) / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

'Jimmy for Mayor' / (1988) / (photo by J.Shimon/ J.Lindemann) / — 'Jimmy for Mayor' / (1988) / (photo by J.Shimon/ J.Lindemann) / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Facts

Born: 1954
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Artist

Tags

Milwaukee

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — James Mark Skybergaka Jimmy Von Milwaukeeaka Leo Feldman (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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