New Queer Photography book had been mentioned before here on Pineapple, namely when it was raising money on Kickstarter to make the book. It was a lucky outcome, and it has become a reality now, I hope you will enjoy it.
Art, more than anything, opens up the possibility of approaching one’s own sexuality beyond the limits imposed by taboos. Not only does it allow for a risk-free, playful exploration of gender and forbidden desires, but it is unique in capturing its contradictions. In recent years, a young and active queer photography scene has emerged, helped in large part by social media. Indulging their desire for self-presentation, affirmation, and reflection, many photographers portray homosexuality in particular as a private idyll. Cover picture by Matt Lambert @dielamb.
At the same time, they shine a critical light on their own and society’s approach to transsexuality and gender roles and expose the corrupting but also affirmative power of pornography. Films, series, and mainstream cultural appropriation suggest that society has largely embraced queer lifestyles. However, a number of documentary photographers provide evidence that being gay or lesbian can still lead to marginalization, isolation, stigmatization, and violence in certain countries and communities. Their works also take the regime of sexuality itself into account and show that many bans on same-sex contact have colonial origins. This carefully researched book introduces more than 50 contemporary photographic positions, including those of well-established photographers such as Matt Lambert, Florian Hetz, and Spyros Rennt, as well as plenty of unknown and less well-known talent.
Have you enjoyed this preview and would like to see more? You can get ‘New Queer Art Photography’ book by clicking here.
Editor: Benjamin Wolbergs @benjaminwolbergs
Publisher: Verlag Kettler @verlagkettler / www.verlag-kettler.de
The book has been mentioned before on Pineapple during his Kickstarter project, you can check out that feature with different pictures by clicking here.
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