QUEER LENS: A HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted on 2025-09-01

Since the mid-19th century, photography has served as a powerful tool for examining concepts of gender, sexuality, and self-expression. The immediacy and accessibility of the medium has played a transformative role in the gradual proliferation of homosocial, homoerotic, and homosexual imagery. Despite periods of severe homophobia, when many photographs depicting queer life were suppressed or destroyed, this exhibition brings together a variety of evidence to explore the medium’s profound role in shaping and affirming the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.

Opposite – Arthur Tress, Gay Activists at First Gay Pride Parade, Christopher Street, New York, 1970

Exhibition runs through to September 28th, 2025

J. Paul Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles
CA 90049

www.getty.edu

  

NADINE GHOSN X CRAYOLA

Posted on 2025-09-01

In a first for the iconic brand, Crayola has entrusted Ghosn with redesigning its classic crayon box, a move that speaks volumes about her creative influence. This “crown jewel” of the brand now features one of Ghosn’s own signature pieces, the Hamburger Ring, on its cover. Speaking to Hypebeast in an exclusive converation, Ghosn revealed, “For this special occasion, I decided to put my burger on the front — the first design I ever created — because it is the emblem of creativity, taking risks, thinking outside of the box and starting my brand.”

The collaboration is a creative exploration of color and emotion. Ghosn has carefully curated the hues in the pack, naming the special collection “Colors of Kindness.” She aims to evoke the nostalgia of using crayons as a child to unleash creativity and, in doing so, spread a message of kindness and love.

The special edition box will be released on September 25 at 9 a.m. EST exclusively at HBX.

  

TIEMAR TEGENE – MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE DARKEST OF THEM ALL?

Posted on 2025-09-01

Entitled Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who’s The Darkest Of Them All?, the exhibition presents recently created monoprints which, contrary to what the definition of a print suggests, are all unique, multi-layered works. This exhibition not only provides insight into the experimental nature of Tegene’s work through her reinvention of the technique, but also tells personal and universal stories of identity and memory.

Opposite – The Black Queen, 2025

Exhibition runs through to October 25th, 2025

AKINCI
Lijnbaansgracht 317
1017 WZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands

akinci.nl

  

MONCLER X A$AP ROCKY

Posted on 2025-09-01

Following his appointment as Ray-Ban‘s first-ever Creative Director, A$AP Rocky expands his vision into the world of luxury outerwear with the release of his Moncler Genius collection. Originally unveiled at Moncler’s 2024 City of Genius event, Rocky debuted the collection in his curated space, centered on the theme of “Where retro ski meets future sound.”

The multi-hyphenate artist, who also helms his own creative platform AWGE, has brought his rebellious and street-infused aesthetic to Moncler’s luxury performance wear. The collaboration campaign, photographed by Charlotte Rutherford, sharpens the focus on the lustrous outdoor fabrics and high-saturation colors, primed to combat the winter blues. Drawing inspiration from the label’s vintage ski apparel, the collection presents its “urban protective uniform” with a bold, color-block palette of lava red, electric indigo, and bright emerald, contrasted against classic black and white.

www.moncler.com