Cheri was a popular erotic magazine published from 1982 to 2004. It featured articles about sexual exploration, fetish culture, and relationships between men and women. During its run, Cheri occasionally collaborated with notable writers, photographers, and artists to create exclusive content. These partnerships helped the publication maintain its creative edge and provide readers with fresh perspectives on erotic topics.
One example is an interview with French artist Hélène Cixous conducted by American writer Judith Butler. The two discussed how Cixous used her artwork to explore themes of gender and sexuality, such as feminine desire and body modification. They also discussed the role of queer communities in shaping contemporary erotic imagery. This interview provided insight into how different cultures view eroticism and allowed Cheri's audience to see a unique perspective on these topics.
Another collaboration involved British photographer John Heartfield and German writer Klaus Mann. Together they created a pictorial that combined photography and poetry to explore themes of intimacy and romance. Heartfield took photos of couples engaged in various acts of love, while Mann wrote poems inspired by their images. The resulting pictorial showed the beauty and complexity of human connection through a uniquely visual and literary lens.
These collaborations were not limited to writing and photography; Cheri also worked with fashion designers to create sexy outfits for its models. For instance, the magazine partnered with designer Jean-Paul Gaultier to create a collection of corsets and lingerie based on his designs. These pieces were featured in a special issue devoted to the intersection of fashion and eroticism.
Overall, Cheri's editorial collaborations added depth and variety to the magazine's content, enriching its readers' understanding of sexuality and relationships. By working with diverse voices from around the world, Cheri helped push boundaries in the erotica field and challenge traditional ideas about what constitutes "sexy."