Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAccording to Websters dictionary a ‘larrikan yakka’ is an Australian term for a ‘boisterous, often badly behaved young man who does hard physical work’. In this new superb book by acclaimed photographer PAUL FREEMAN these particular muscular rugged larrikans have just finished work and are in a state of undress presumably to start the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterPeople Like Us is an ongoing participatory photography project exploring AFAB (assigned female at birth) trans and non-binary identities and experience; masculinity, gender-dysphoria, gender-euphoria, the beauty and nuances of gender non-conforming bodies, visibility, rituals and individual complexities. It’s the work of celebrated Brit photographer/artist Holly Revell who has a keen eye for preserving and … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterFor a evening of Revellry, People Like Us are taking over iconic East London queer venue The Glory, creating a site-specific installation of images and holding a cabaret featuring talented participants from the project to celebrate the work so far. ‘People Like Us’ is an ongoing collaborative photography project by artist Holly Revell, exploring … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterFrench photographer Jonathan Icher studied fashion at Duperré School in Paris for five years. Since then he has developed a very successful career with commercial assignments for top-end brands, magazine editorials, shoots for bands, and work as artistic director for music videos. His highly stylised work is quite extraordinary and very provocative. He has a … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterYou’ll probably know LA-based Brit photographer, Magnus Hastings, for his stunning book WHY DRAG? which he published in 2016. It was an enormous success and went straight to the top of the portrait photography charts. Sir Elton John, who has an extremely impressive collection of photography, summed it up so succinctly when he said ” … Continue reading