Pacifico Silano’s ‘I wish I never Saw the Sunshine’ collages queer identity from the tattered folds of gay erotica
The photographer and legendary drag queen Linda Simpson discuss honoring the legacy of their queer predecessors
Lucien Smith and Brad Phillips on the death of art world elitism
“I would love to have someone be critical”: The artists discuss Instagram, provocateurs, and fostering the next generation
Hank Korsan and Tyrell Hampton take us through the Lower Manhattan party scene’s new guard
The generation that grew up on ‘High School Musical’ is leading the charge for chill, feel-good nightlife.
Hélène Selam Kleih on the birth of ‘HIM + HIS’ and the importance of a communal approach to mental health
The artist's multimedia anthology exposes the disparities that still exist in the mental health conversation, particularly in regards to men of color.
Quil Lemons and MaryV Benoit on posting their most vulnerable moments online
The two artists spent the day photographing each other and sharing advice, memories, and their hopes for the future.
Artists Bryndon Cook and Rahim Fortune find stability in their Southern roots
Ahead of his new album, Bryndon Cook—a.k.a. Starchild and the New Romantic— discusses southern identity and strong women with photographer Rahim Fortune.
Hedi Slimane unveils his new romantic vision for Celine
The designer emerged from the Celine archives with a new refined vision for Fall 2019.
The Japanese House’s ‘Good at Falling’ ushers in a soothing wave of introspection
The Japanese House's debut album, ‘Good at Falling,’ chronicles several years of self-discovery, love, and a breakup for Amber Bain.
Inside Christopher Kane’s house of kink
Backstage as Christopher Kane puts sexual fetishes on parade for Fall 2019.
Cozying up backstage with Eckhaus Latta and Isamaya Ffrench
Photographer Emily Lipson captures all of the behind-the-scenes action at the comfortably cute Eckhaus Latta Fall 2019 show.
Max of Homestead’s ‘Bruteman’ is an honest exploration of masculinity
The musician hones in on isolation in his new project ‘Bruteman,’ which traverses an album and accompanying photo book.
Gianni Lee and Elise Peterson on Black art and brainstorming the future
The artists discuss communal responsibility and imagine Black futures through their work and experience.
Ondine Viñao’s beautiful, disturbing clown videos exorcise childhood trauma
Pulling inspiration from Bruce Nauman’s iconic “Clown Torture” videos, Viñao’s “Holy Fools” experiments with torture as a form of exposure therapy.
The eternal power of “family” photographs, from living rooms to underground ballroom
In Aperture magazine's latest issue, a rumination on "family" through an inclusive lens featuring photographs by Stefan Ruiz, Diana Markosian, and David Armstrong.
