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Physique Pictorial allotted space for other studios to hawk their wares
Both longtime friends and Bob Mizer himself have stated that the photographer was all too happy to promote the work of other artists and studios....
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Jim French’s body of work invigorated gay community, porn industry
When male physique photographer and COLT Studio founder Jim French died in his sleep on Thursday evening, he left behind a mammoth body of work that...
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Physique Pictorial was a visual feast -- with a message
If the first issue of the upcoming Physique Pictorial relaunch is your introduction to Bob Mizer’s pocket-sized ode to beefcake, don’t worry – it’s...
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Beefcake from across the pond: The male physique in Britain, part I
Author’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on the history of physique culture in Great Britain. Look for part II on our blog on Tuesday,...
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Behind the Lens: The Life and Times of Bob Mizer (Part II)
Author’s note: This is the second part of a four-part series designed to introduce the novice to photographer and filmmaker Bob Mizer. We will post a...
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Models of color have graced pages of 'Physique Pictorial' since its beginning
Racial diversity has long been displayed in Bob Mizer’s Physique Pictorial – since the publication’s infancy, in fact. The increasing number of...
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TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS FEATURE MIZER WORKS THROUGH LATE AUGUST
Coming off of the heels of the successful #Rawhide exhibit at Venus Over Manhattan in New York, Bob Mizer's works have now gone up on the walls of...
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Physique Pictorial in The 1980s
Where it was once a reflection of a lively industry, filled with work from a slew of international contributors, Physique Pictorial had become a...
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Back to the Future – Physique Pictorial in the 1950s
The first issue of Physique Pictorial was a scant 16 pages long (cover to cover), but stimulating nonetheless (at least at the time). Featuring a...
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Before American Apparel & Dov Charney, There Was Delia Mizer & AMG
Since we’re on a bit of a fashion kick this week, we thought we’d draw attention to some rather fashionable drawers – underwear, that is. When AMG...