I wrestle with sensuousness, masculinity, or that subtle provocation that adds a layer of mystery.

- Gene Tolan

Project: Masculino

MASCULINO examines male beauty through the construct of glamour and the currency of appearance. Through portraiture, fashion, gesture, and the body, the project considers how beauty is produced, recognized, and transformed into attention, desire, status, and cultural value.

A person with dreadlocks resting their arm on their knee, looking directly at the camera with an intense expression.
Side profile of a shirtless man with dark skin, closed eyes, textured curly hair, and a short beard against a black background.
A shirtless man with tattoos sitting on a chair with black fur blanket draped over his legs, leaning back with one arm behind his head, against a plain white wall and wooden floor.
Close-up of a hairy chest with a gold crucifix necklace hanging.
A shirtless man sitting on a bed, leaning against pillows with a headboard in the background.
A woman with short black hair and piercing blue eyes looking over a large, furry animal, possibly a wolf or dog, with thick, multi-colored fur.
A man lying on a dark bed with a black background, wearing a shiny silver sequined jacket, black underwear, and having metal pins or spikes on his bald head, looking directly at the camera.
A black and white portrait of a shirtless man with a beard looking over his shoulder at the camera.
A shirtless man with a beard and long hair looking at a foggy glass surface, with condensation and water streaks, and a hinge on the right side of the glass.
A man standing shirtless near a large window with sheer curtains, looking out at a cityscape while wearing black shorts, in a modern room with dark wood flooring and a beige lounge chair.
A shirtless man with short hair lying on a bed, resting his head on a pillow, looking at the camera.
A small instant photo of a shirtless man with tattoos wearing white underwear, leaning against a dark background.
A naked person standing by a large glass window, facing away from the camera, with arms raised and resting on the window frame.
Man lifting black dumbbells with arms bent, wearing a sleeveless top with the words 'FEMME VIBE' on it, against a plain white background.
Close-up of a person's legs and feet resting on a dark brown furry surface, with the person wearing dark underwear.
Close-up of a person's midsection showing their belly button, wearing a white shirt, jeans, a belt with a Brooklyn-themed buckle, and bracelets on their wrist.
A shirtless man with tattoos lying on a bed, wearing black Versace boxer briefs, with a pillow and a smartphone nearby.
Close-up of a man with tattoos, wearing only white underwear, showing his muscular torso and abdomen, with his right arm extended downward.
A man standing naked outdoors with his arms stretched out, facing the sky with clouds.
A tattooed man sitting nude on the ground in a barren landscape with sparse vegetation, trees in the background, and cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of shirtless man with muscular build reclining in a car seat, resting his head on his hand, looking at the camera, with sunlight coming through the window.
Close-up portrait of a person wearing black lace fabric over their face and head, with brown eyes visible through the lace, set against a dark background.
Two shirtless young men standing against a plain light gray wall, facing sideways with heads turned towards the camera. They are wearing long gloves, one in white and the other in black and blue, and elegant pants, one in white and the other in blue.
A shirtless man with dark skin and a muscular build stands in a hotel room, holding a phone, with sunlight coming through balcony windows behind him.
Close-up profile of a man with long, curly hair and a beard, looking to the right, wearing a white garment.
A muscular man with tattoos on his arm and shoulder, taking a shower in a modern bathroom, holding a showerhead, with water droplets visible on his skin.
Back view of a man wearing white underwear with the brand name 'OUTUREBOY' on the waistband, standing outdoors with rocky background.
A shirtless man with tattoos posing for a photo, holding a white towel around his waist, against a plain gray background.
A black and white photo of two nude men in a shower, one pressed against the tiles of the wall with hands on the wall, the other in front with legs spread apart.
A close-up photo of a person with dark skin wearing a sheer, embroidered top with floral patterns, and multiple bracelets on the wrist, touching their thigh.
Black and white portrait of a man with earrings, resting his arms on a surface and looking into the camera.