Product Description
Lost Boys is the first monograph by Slava Mogutin, an exiled Russian artist known for his unapologetically bold and raw photography. This compelling collection spans over a decade of Mogutin’s work, showcasing portraits and landscapes that confront the boundaries of male nude photography with a unique and provocative style.
Exiled from Russia for his outspoken gay writing and charged with "malicious hooliganism with exceptional cynicism and extreme insolence," Mogutin’s controversial work has garnered both fascination and outrage. His photography, much like his writing, challenges societal norms and captures the essence of a marginalized yet vibrant urban youth culture.
Key Features:
? A Decade of Unfiltered Portraits:
- The book collects ten years of Mogutin’s photography, featuring an array of subjects that include Crimean rasta boys, Russian wrestlers, military cadets, German skinheads, and football hooligans.
- These incendiary yet intimate portraits offer a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the subcultures of cosmopolitan youth across the world.
? Provocative and Iconoclastic:
- Mogutin's work transcends the typical conventions of male nude photography, blending elements of porn, fashion, pop culture, and kink to create an aesthetic that’s both visually striking and thought-provoking.
- His iconoclastic approach confronts viewers with a new sensibility, merging art and sensuality while challenging the boundaries of voyeurism and intimacy.
? A Global Journey Through Urban Youth Culture:
- From the streets of Russia to the heart of Germany, Mogutin captures the fetishes and obsessions of urban youth in a style that’s both poetic and raunchy.
- Each portrait tells a story, exploring the complexities of identity, rebellion, and desire within the backdrop of cosmopolitan urban environments.
⚡ From Exile to Art:
- Exiled for his politically charged and openly gay writings, Mogutin uses photography as a platform to further challenge societal norms, creating a body of work that is both rebellious and deeply personal.
- His controversial background and bold artistic expression make Lost Boys a powerful exploration of youth, rebellion, and the unspoken desires that permeate underground subcultures.
Why This Book Matters:
Lost Boys is more than just a collection of photographs—it’s a daring, unapologetic exploration of masculinity, identity, and rebellion in the face of societal repression. Mogutin’s provocative work not only documents the raw energy of youth culture but also pushes the viewer to confront their own perceptions of intimacy, desire, and vulnerability. For admirers of bold, boundary-pushing art, Lost Boys is a must-have addition to any collection.
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