Marcello Grand
2Blue: A Special Issue of Blue
Studio Magazines, Sydney, 2004. First Edition, Softcover. Fine Condition. 9780958170932 32.5cm x 24cm. 220 pages, colour illustrations. Pictorial french fold wrappers. 2Blue explores the many facets of male coupling, from sex and friendship to romance and play. Be they partners, lovers or friends, the pairs in 2Blue reflect the breadth of relationships between men around the world. In this volume, 58 photographers interpret the bonding theme with artistic rigour and sensitivity. A lingering kiss, a rough embrace, a moment of anticipation - all are captured with an eye for passion and emotional honesty. (not only) Blue was a glossy coffee table art magazine produced between 1995 and 2007 by Studio Magazines in Sydney, who also published the successful photography magazine, Black+White. "Blue's agenda is to showcase artists whose work is an authentic representation of gay relationships, gay lifestyles and gay issues" (Blue's editorial statement) and it did so in a large format filled with nude and semi nude art photography. The premiere issue featured William Yang, Tom Bianchi, Pierre et Gilles, Edmund White, Fiona McGregor, and Ian Roberts, and over its 12 year history featured work from top photographers and features on artists and celebrities including Robert Mapplethorpe, Leigh Bowery, Boy George, Erwin Olaf, k.d. lang, Bruce of LA, Dennis Rodman, Elton John, John Waters, Karl Lagerfield, Jeffrey Smart, Yukio Mishima, Paul Cadmas, William S. Burroughs, George Platt Lynes, Gilbert and George, Rupert Everett, Uma Thurman, Wilhelm von Gloeden and countless others. Shipped Weight: 1.40 kilos. ISBN: 0958170932. ISBN/EAN: 9780958170932.

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Keywords: BZDB407 Sexuality - Art & Erotica; Photography; LGBTIQ+ Gay Art. Unbranded ISBN: 0958170932 EAN: 9780958170932 Marcello Grand 2Blue: A Special Issue of Blue Photography LGBTIQ+ Gay Art