Thursday, December 18, 2014

Members Only: An Ode to the Phallus (Written by a Lesbian) | Out Magazine

Members Only: An Ode to the Phallus (Written by a Lesbian) | Out Magazine



Members Only: An Ode to the Phallus (Written by a Lesbian) | Out Magazine http://www.out.com/entertainment/art-books/2014/12/18/members-only-penis-phallus-merryn-johns-lesbian



"The book’s title alludes to the fact that faces are not the focus of these images. In fact, they have been excised completely. Like the models, Giovanni conceals his identity to protect his reputation because the male nude, especially that which exposes the penis, is still taboo. Mass media has made pornography ubiquitous—freakish and formidable feats from male porn stars are easily found online. But to depict the dick as an object of erotic beauty, to outline its sensual properties, to arouse the spectator, especially if the spectator shares the same gender as the object of their desire, is largely forbidden in mainstream culture. Giovanni’s images display a vulnerability and virility unusual in pornography, straight or gay."

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