American Gods, 2017. Photography John Edmonds
I am delighted to have three of my features selected by Dazed as the best photography stories of February 2018, including:
JOHN EDMONDS’ PHOTOS CELEBRATE THE FAMILY WE CREATE, NOT THE ONE WE GET
John Edmonds photographs have won him critical acclaim and now landed him alongside Carrie Mae Weems and Gordon Parks in a current exhibition. Pushing the boundaries of what black masculinity means, alongside his own experiences as a queer black man, his images explore the necessity of finding a support system that truly supports you.
“Untitled (Nathan Shapiro)”, (1984). Image: © Estate of Mark Morrisroe (Ringier Collection) at Fotomuseum Winterthur, Untitled (Nathan Shapiro), 1984, Vintage chromogenic print (negative sandwich) retouched with ink, Courtesy of ClampArt, New York City
THE ARTIST THAT NAN GOLDIN CALLED BOSTON’S FIRST PUNK
Mark Morrisroe was a contemporary of Nan Goldin and the unofficial leader of the famous The Boston School of artists. Tragically, he passed away from complications due to Aids at just 30 (in 1989), but he left behind him an incredible oeuvre of polaroids and images that cemented his legacy in the art world. With a show currently on at ClampArt, New York, running until the end of March, we spoke to gallerist Brian Clamp to help us shine a light on the enigmatic artist.
Photography Dani Lessnau
THIS ARTIST PUTS A CAMERA INSIDE HER VAGINA AND TAKES PHOTOS OF HER LOVERS
Dani Lessnau makes tiny pinhole cameras and places them inside her vagina in order to take (consenting) photographs of her lovers. In an interview with Dazed Digital, the artist explored her impetus for the project alongside her influences.
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