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In the realm of art and cultural representation, the intersection of athleticism and desire presents a fascinating study of how societal norms shape and are shaped by visual culture. The current photography exhibition, "Boxing Clever: Pugilistic...
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In the world of art and preservation, becoming a member of the Bob Mizer Foundation (BMF) opens up a realm of exclusive benefits, a gateway to...
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The Bob Mizer Foundation, nestled in the heart of San Francisco, has long stood as a bastion for the preservation of LGBTQ+ history and culture...
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Unveiling the Hidden: The Impact of Weinberger’s Gaze In the post-war landscape of Zurich, a unique lens captured the essence of male identity and...
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Step into the mesmerizing realm of Swiss counterculture as seen through the visionary eyes of photographer Karlheinz Weinberger. Weinberger's lens...
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In exploring the transformation of bodybuilders over the decades, it is fascinating to compare the standards and aesthetics of the mid-1950s to the...
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The latest professional endeavor by Lucas Murnaghan, an artist profiled in Physique Pictorial Vol. 44 with his images of models immersed in...
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Author's note: This is part II of a two-part series on the portrayal of masculinity in selected films of director John Waters.
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Author's note: This is the first in a two-part series on the portrayal of masculinity in the films of director John Waters. Part I covers "Pink...
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Though Bob Mizer's Physique Pictorial offered a knowing wink to male readers who viewed the models within its pages as much more than just a picture...
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Author's note: This is the second in a two-part series on photographer Thomas Knights.
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Author's note: This is the first in a two-part series on photographer Thomas Knights. Look for part II on our blog on Tuesday, March 6.
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Tom of Finland. F. Valentine Hooven III. Jim French. Rex. Michael Stokes.
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Bob Mizer's works can be found in contemporary galleries and exhibits the world over. But dig a little deeper into a museum's archives and you'll...
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What, exactly, is it about brothers that gets us so hot under the collar (and the pants)?
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The Bob Mizer Foundation relaunched Mizer's groundbreaking male physique mag, Physique Pictorial, last fall to rave reviews. We're hard at work on...
