Daddy + Pup Explores a Non-Traditional Expression of Love
‘Daddy + Pup’ is a photo series inspired by rose-tinted, old-timey wedding photographs from the old Wild West days, the form and style refreshed for a modern depiction of a non-traditional expression of love, kink and submission between two idiosyncratic lovers. Credits Director/Photographer: Bart Seng Wen Long @antibart Stylist: Bridget Finn @sir.daddy.longlegs Photo Assistant: Millie Hardigham […]
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Kodi James’ Debut Single ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Challenges Gender Norms
Kodi James is an up-and-coming LA-based queer pop artist whose music takes inspiration from classic icons of the ’70s & ’80s, with a modern and timeless flare. His first single, ‘Elizabeth Taylor’, visually and lyrically takes on gender norms as Kodi plays an androgynous Elizabeth supported by queer men of color. This is an effort […]
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Punks and Pollution: Destructive Nature of Capitalist Consumerism
‘Punks and Pollution’ (2018-2019) is a photographic response to the detrimental and possibly irreversible effect climate change and fast fashion is having on the environment, society and people living within that society. This editorial presents an anti-establishment punk attitude and the demonstration of how destructive capitalist consumerism is for the environment and society. Photographer Phoebe […]
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‘War for Peace’ Explores Freedom in a Political Climate of Fear
‘War for Peace’ is inspired by vintage military uniform and the stories they represent. “I found this old military jacket in a second-hand store in Sweden. It was fitted with custom darts and hand-stitched interiors. This belonged to someone with a story to tell. I imagined the nature of combat and its power to consume, body […]
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6 Films That Actually Feature Trans Actors in Trans Roles
Come on Hollywood, when are you going to learn? Stop casting cis people in trans roles, no more with ScarJo okay. The narratives of transgender people are rarely – if ever – portrayed in mainstream media. But when these plots happen to attract the attention of major studios the transgender roles are quickly handed to […]
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‘Scotty Seed’ Self-Titled Debut Album is an Eclectic Soundscape of Exploration
Scotty Seed is a musician based in the East Village of New York City. He defines himself as a queer musical and fashion chameleon representing the past and future of music. Scotty battles with bipolar disorder and depression, which he uses music to lean on for escapism and enjoyment. He has a lifelong obsession with […]
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Drag Royalty Laganja Estranja in our ‘Sickening’ Digital Issue
Gracing the cover of our ‘Sickening’ digital issue is Laganja Estranja – the multi-talented choreographer, drag queen and activist who left an everlasting impression on both judges & viewers in Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 6. Lastranja’s gravity-defying death drop and array of hilarious catchphrases served her a rightful place as drag royalty. The LA-based icon […]
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Sasha Gransjean Uses Humour to Make Social Commentary in Photo Series
Sasha Gransjean is a new media artist, photographer & award-winning filmmaker, currently based between Los Angeles and Shanghai. Working with various forms of visual media, Sasha’s current works explore the idolization of consumerism and digital vs. physical trash. In ‘Hollywood Hell’ & ‘Trashy Selfies’ Sasha presents vital social commentary that makes us question our own […]
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ByMelianJ: ‘INDIVIDUALITY’ Upcycling Denim Collab Celebrating Fearlessness
Melian and Kalyn are two LA-based multifaceted artists who collaborated on a reconstructed denim collection titled ‘Individuality’, under the umbrella of Melian’s current bespoke fashion label ByMelianJ. Both artists take pride in drifting between multiple fashion platforms from styling to modeling and even live performative art as well. Join me in conversation with Melian and […]
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Embellished Velour with Drag Artist Xerox Blac
‘Embellished Velour’ is a collaborative visual story between photographer Kyna Marie and drag artist Xerox Blac. The photographs were shot on medium format film in New York City, where both artists reside. From Xerox Blac, “When I think of drag life, I think of nothing more than pure, honest art. It’s a way of expressing […]
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