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In-depth interviews, exclusive editorials and book releases curated by Container Love, featuring diverse international photographers exploring identity and queerness, presenting the world as seen through their lenses.
Photo Rob Tennent
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Ecstasy Homosexuality: The Artists Behind Our Music Video
Ecstasy is in the details – and with the new, extended, and uncensored version of our latest film, the music video for the Irrepressibles’ song “Ecstasy Homosexuality” now online it’s time for us to introduce the beautiful artists whose works appear in this audiovisual statement of love and rebellion. From already-established household names to wickedly talented newcomers, these photographers and visual artists represent the present and future of gay and queer art. They tap into the liberating power of queer love and community, but this is only one of the reasons why we are in love with their images.
Cruising Essentials: A Bit Of Fun In The Darkest Hour
The music video for “Ecstasy Homosexuality” was built around one idea: sneaking out into the wild for a lustful adventure, or as we call it, cruising. And what is the one thing that’s a must for cruising? A perfect outfit, yes. To complete our Beyond Lust special, we teamed up with photographer Tim Sonntag and stylist Timo Luebker for an outrageously gorgeous editorial inspired by some of the most irresistible fashion choices we’ve seen at Berlin Pride so far.
Tim Sonntag: A Hidden Side Of Masculinity
Symbolism, dramatic lights, and shadows are all part of Berlin photographer Tim Sonntag’s art. As part of our Spring Is My Love series, Tim’s artworks are sitting comfortably in the place in between still lifes and documentary photography. His pictures, including the ones from the series Maennerbilder, remain one-of-a-kind as they explore the emotions behind the concept of modern-day masculinity.
Gerard Molón: Put Your Heart Into It
The gorgeous imagery of Barcelona photographer and art director Gerard Molón is defined by his roots in fashion, and his supercharged creativity. For his editorial, part of our Spring Is My Love series, Gerard put together a special selection of pictures in the spirit of celebrating identities and the art of expressing them.
Tsele Nthane: Life In The Moment Before
Tsele’s Nthane life is a life in full color. In his work, the Cape Town photographer captures some of the most vibrant, authentic characters of his hometown and beyond, with pictures adding up to a great-than-life celebration of identities. Tsele’s pictures give us a glimpse into the beating heart of South Africa: a fierce, and fearless, and beautiful generation refusing to give in to old dogmas.
Eden Jetschmann: Snapshots of Realization
Browsing through Berlin photographer Eden Jetschmann’s pictures can feel like flipping through a long-lost photo album, discovering a roadmap into someone else’s life and memories. Eden’s photography taps into a collective subconscious, serving as an open invitation to untangle and reframe a lot of misguided sets of understandings about one’s identity.
Stuart Sandford: Capturing Desire
Documenting two decades of his analog photography, London and Los Angeles-based photographer Stuart Sandford’s upcoming book XX is a work of beauty. In conversation with fellow photographer Slava Mogutin for Container Love, the two renowned artists discuss memory, the wonder of love, the medium of bodybuilding, and the bigger picture behind Stuart’s breathtaking work from the past 20 years.
Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert: “Bigger” Self-Love
“Bigger” is the new book and photo project of photographer Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert. Portraying the beauty of larger bodies, the artist presents a visual journey that navigates the topics of self-love and self-perception of bigger male-identyfying.
The Queer Archive: Kavla #3 – Slaughterhouse
A slaughterhouse isn’t just a house of death. It’s a space in between life and death, the road to the Underworld”, explains the introduction of the third issue of KAVLA fanzine, the latest independent publication from The Queer Archive. Featuring the work of more than 20 queer artists, it is definitely a work not to be missed.
Ilya Zakharin: A Photobook Of Bodies And Expression
Photographer Ilya Zakharin presents his debut photobook “Body”. The project explores the shapes, contrasts, and shadows of male-identifying figures while also serving an underlying purpose of showing support to queer artists in Russia, the artist’s motherland.
J.H. Engström: Elegant Minimalism In 30 Years Of Filippa K
Photographer and visual artist J.H. Engström has collaborated with Filippa K to publish a photography book titled “It’s Been 30 Years”. Crafted hand-in-hand with Filippa K's Creative Director, Liisa Kessler, the book celebrate three decades of Scandinavian elegance and minimalism presenting selected garments and accessories from the 30 years of the fashion house alongside unpublished material from the photographer.
Maximilian Virgili: A Colourful Escape From Routine
As an invitation to escape routine, photographer Maximilian Virgili presents his book “Out Of Office”. Bold colors, pleasant landscapes, everyday people, random situations, stunning nature, bits of the city, captivating interiors, and much more, describe this mesmerizing visual journal to enjoy the beauty of the simple.
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