What do beautifully mangled car metal, mountains of sand, and naked men wrestling with dogs have in common? All are takes on masculinity, according to a new exhibit curated by Capricious Magazine around the theme.
Founded in 2004 by Swedish photographer Sophie Morner, Capricious stands out in the gaggle of photography magazines by dedicating each issue to a single theme. "It's very intuitive. I like to have themes that leave room for interpretation," says Sophie. And as of this month, Capricious also opened a gallery space, Capricious 88, on New York City's Lower East Side where it will exhibit the work of contributors.
I stopped by Capricious 88's inaugural opening last Sunday to check out prints of the works included in the Masculine issue. Each work represented a unique interpretaton of what it means to be male: While Nicolai Howalt's Car Crash Studies at first glance look like abstract paintings, after a few moments you can't help but see teenage muscle cars and budding sexuality in the mangled metal. Other artists took a more literal interpretation of maculinity: a photograph of Anders Petersen, for instance, depicts anonymous nude men, one wresting with a dog and the other lounging on a bed.
"I was curious about what people would submit on such literal theme," says Morner. "And I was curious if people would push boundaries a bit, beyond genitalia and obvious gender-bending."
Photos courtesy of Capricious Magazine
Open through February 2, 2014. | Shop Capricious Magazine HERE
Capricous 88
Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 6PM
88 Eldridge Street, Fifth floor
New York, NY, 10002
MAP
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Peter Croteau's photos depict what appear to be dreamy mountainscapes but in reality are piles of gravel or sand. (Peter Croteau, Mountain II, 2012)![]()
In a narrative chronicle, Susan Surface exhibited a series of photographs journaling her personal exploits in bull riding. (Susan Surface, First Frontier Series, 2011)
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Collin LaFleche's photos capture a raw, boyish spirit, dripping with sexuality and excitement. (Collin LaFleche, Matt, Will Henry, and Ray, 2007)
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Anne Hall took a literal approach to masculinity, confronting viewers with a stone phallus. (Anne Hall, Penis In Sky, 2011)
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Nicolai Howalt's Car Crash Studies at first look more like abstract paintings than mangled car metal. But look at them long enough and you can't help but think of teenage muscle cars and budding sexuality. (Nicolai Howalt, Untitled Exterior #5, 2009)
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Anders Petersen's photo depicts anonymous nude men, one wresting with a dog and the other lounging on a
Founded in 2004 by Swedish photographer Sophie Morner, Capricious stands out in the gaggle of photography magazines by dedicating each issue to a single theme. "It's very intuitive. I like to have themes that leave room for interpretation," says Sophie. And as of this month, Capricious also opened a gallery space, Capricious 88, on New York City's Lower East Side where it will exhibit the work of contributors.
I stopped by Capricious 88's inaugural opening last Sunday to check out prints of the works included in the Masculine issue. Each work represented a unique interpretaton of what it means to be male: While Nicolai Howalt's Car Crash Studies at first glance look like abstract paintings, after a few moments you can't help but see teenage muscle cars and budding sexuality in the mangled metal. Other artists took a more literal interpretation of maculinity: a photograph of Anders Petersen, for instance, depicts anonymous nude men, one wresting with a dog and the other lounging on a bed.
"I was curious about what people would submit on such literal theme," says Morner. "And I was curious if people would push boundaries a bit, beyond genitalia and obvious gender-bending."
Photos courtesy of Capricious Magazine
Open through February 2, 2014. | Shop Capricious Magazine HERE
Capricous 88
Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 6PM
88 Eldridge Street, Fifth floor
New York, NY, 10002
MAP
Peter Croteau's photos depict what appear to be dreamy mountainscapes but in reality are piles of gravel or sand. (Peter Croteau, Mountain II, 2012)
In a narrative chronicle, Susan Surface exhibited a series of photographs journaling her personal exploits in bull riding. (Susan Surface, First Frontier Series, 2011)
Collin LaFleche's photos capture a raw, boyish spirit, dripping with sexuality and excitement. (Collin LaFleche, Matt, Will Henry, and Ray, 2007)
Anne Hall took a literal approach to masculinity, confronting viewers with a stone phallus. (Anne Hall, Penis In Sky, 2011)
Nicolai Howalt's Car Crash Studies at first look more like abstract paintings than mangled car metal. But look at them long enough and you can't help but think of teenage muscle cars and budding sexuality. (Nicolai Howalt, Untitled Exterior #5, 2009)
Anders Petersen's photo depicts anonymous nude men, one wresting with a dog and the other lounging on a