Where are the erotic photographs of men?

Once stated, this question makes the absence of such representations obvious. From the hegemony of the male gaze in film productions to the advertising industry, women’s bodies are constantly being staged, as eroticism is a field primarily associated with femininity. But where are the images of men? On the rare occasions when they do appear, representations focus on showing them in positions of strength and action, control and domination; and while homoerotic production is a rich source of representations, it remains confined to certain distribution channels. LUSTED MEN therefore invites you to the making of new images and new imaginaries.
Since 2019, Lusted Men has been collecting erotic photographs of men via an online call open to all. From studied stagings to the most spontaneous intimate selfies, this visual activism project currently brings together over 700 photographers and 3,000 images. These contributions cover a broad spectrum of eroticism and are circulated through exhibitions, workshops and performances. Comprising artists, researchers and activists, the Lusted Men collective is building a participatory archive of contemporary intimacy. Lusted Men is the community that encourages the production and dissemination of these images, shaking up gender representations and reaffirming the political dimension of desire.