Through the lenses of over 50 different photographers, New Queer Photography traverses a heady mix of identities, experiences, dynamics and aesthetics to counter “one-dimensional” perceptions of queerness
Identity Politics
In one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities, local and international artists are reclaiming their histories through photographic projects.
Pacifico Silano composes a “fever dream” of found imagery that speaks of his identity, and that of others, forged amid the tactile pages of magazines from his youth.
A new generation of contemporary photographers are challenging the status quo, drawing on their personal histories to make work that is inherently relevant for the future.
Tomanova’s work is raw and intimate. Here, she discusses her relationship to photography and the evolution of her practice so far
“If we continue on this path of not being aware, this kind of numbness, there’s not much hope left for society”
“I realised that, through photography, I could express myself as loudly as I wanted without feeling uncomfortable or feeling my ideas weren’t strong enough. That’s what photography gave me”
Anjuman’s poetic images tackle issues of violence and oppression, many of which have affected Anjuman herself
“I want to provide positive representations of people of colour and people from under-resourced areas,” says Deal, who dedicates his practice to uplifting cultural representations of his community
“Their stories are also my story,” says Çimen, a self-taught photographer whose work explores the experience of young Islamic women in Turkey