Erotic gay artwork

Featuring works from 1539–1992 relating to Homosexual identities and Homoerotic appearances within art. Under the umbrella legal title of 'art and identity', sexuality resides within its own category. Queer Art explores how artists expressed themselves in a occasion when established assumptions about gender and sexuality were being questioned and transformed. Taking a roughly chronological view of the most important shifts and themes when it comes to the slow incline of acceptance of homosexuality. It is important to realize historical context when viewing these works, and the changing laws and views on homosexuality around the world

Artists featured in this Curation:Derek Jarman (1942–1994), John David Yeadon (b.1948), Colin Hall (b.1952), David Hockney (b.1937), Francis Bacon (1909–1992), Henry Scott Tuke (1858–1929), Ethel Walker (1861–1951), William Strang (1859–1921), Duncan Grant (1885–1978), Simeon Solomon (1840–1905),

28 of the Kinkiest Lgbtq+ Fetishes By Michael Kirwan

Before I started to specialize more and more in the sale of shungaart, I was fairly unfamiliar with art that depicts male/male love. As a heterosexual man I initially had to get used to these type of shunga illustrations depicting (the often) unvarnished sexual outing of same gender protagonists but this gradually changed into appreciation when I learned more about the specific cultural background of Japan at the second. The beauty of shunga art is that no subject was left untouched and the Japanese artists had a sharp eye for all 'deviations'.

Fig.1. Self-portrait Michael Kirwan

Rather Kinky

In my opinion, we also discover the same quality in the work of the American artist Michael Kirwan (1953-2018). His homoerotic world covers the whole range of sexual behavior between males, from "ordinary" homosexual erotica to the rather kinky: he doesn't hesitate for a moment to include subject matter concerning infidelity, spanking and submission, underage and interracialsex, deformity, incest, rape and violence.

Heavily Exaggerated

Kirwan's comic characters are based on ordinary people who do not necessarily meet the ideal of bea

Gay erotic art through the centuries: a journey through history and cultures

Throughout human history, erotic art has been a pivotal medium for rendering the intricate layers of human sexuality. While its presence may vary across cultures and time periods, one constant remains: its role in showcasing cherish and desire, especially between individuals of the similar sex. This piece will explore the rich tapestry of gay erotic art, emphasizing ancient Mediterranean societies and diverse global esthetic traditions. Embark with us on a captivating voyage through art, symbolism, and the tapestry of human connection.

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Erotic Imagery in Ancient Greek and Roman Societies

Pompeii and Herculaneum: Beneath the Ashes

In 79 AD, a catastrophic eruption from Mount Vesuvius blanketed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, effectively sealing them in time. This unexpected preservation has since allowed historians and archaeologists a unique glimpse into the Roman world.

While many are captivated by the cities’ streets, buildings, and household items, there lies a more discreet yet equally signif

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