Sexual stereotypes are commonly understood as socially constructed ideas about what is considered normal, acceptable, or desirable when it comes to gender and sexuality. In recent years, there has...
LGBTQ+ communities are known for their vibrant and diverse visual art culture that has helped to shape cultural norms and create new ways of thinking about gender and sexuality. Visual art is an...
How might queer fashion evolve beyond resistance or commodification to generate new forms of self-expression and identity, and what might the visual culture of queerness look like in the coming...
Queerness is an umbrella term for non-heterosexual sexual orientations and gender identities that fall outside of the traditional cisgender and heterosexual norm. In recent years, queer people have...
In order to understand how erotic photography frames the eroticization of the everyday body, it is important to consider the way that visual culture impacts our perceptions of sexuality and intimacy....
Nirvana is an online publication that blends contemporary art criticism, interviews, and fiction writing to create a rich tapestry of voices exploring the relationship between visual culture and...
We will explore the erotic art that explores the erotic gaze by looking into its history, definition, and effects on society. We will examine the works of various artists who have used this theme to...
Many would agree that the magazine's impact was significant, but others might argue that the legacy of 18 Magazine has been forgotten in the age of instant gratification. Despite this, the...
Cheri's Archive as a Resource for Fashion and Photography Historians
Academic researchers in fashion and photography use Cheri archives to study changing beauty standards, visual culture, and...
Playboy's Collaboration with Renowned Artists
Playboy magazine is widely known for its glossy pages featuring beautiful women, provocative articles, and celebrity interviews. But beyond...