Flood Dragon / 蛟龍入海


Photography: Shengzhe (@shengzhe__)

3D: Boa Huang

Assistants: Huaihuai, Qinteng Tan

Model: Jay Liang


Brady Rider + Friends

BRADY, Paris (2023)

BRADY, Paris (2023)

For its new exhibition presented in December 2023, the Galerie du Lendemain continues to explore the richness and diversity of the theme of the male body and its artistic representation with images from Paris-based French photographer Stéphane Gizard, whose unique vision and freedom of creation makes him one of the most brilliant assets of contemporary masculin photography.

 

In his new series entitled “Brady Rider + friends”, Stéphane reveals the intimate daily life of a young man today and his friends.

 

The look at today’s youth does not seek plastic aesthetics or physical perfection, but on the contrary an immediate truth of the moment, this decisive moment when each of these young men will allow spontaneity to blossom to appear on the image, creating thus a true form of freedom and abandonment.

 

The sensitivity of Stéphane Gizard brings here a new necessary and demanded definition of gentleness, of masculine tenderness, far from these archaic societal norms which are still imposed on us today.

Words by Alexis Maillard, the artistic director of Galerie du Lendemain

BRADY, Paris (2023)

BRADY & NICHOLAS, Paris (2023)

NICHOLAS & BRADY, Paris (2023)

BRADY & NICHOLAS, Paris (2023)

BRADY, Paris (2023)

MICHAL, Paris (2023)

CASPER, Paris (2023)

VALENTIN, Paris (2023)

SANTIAGO, Ibiza (2023)

NICHOLAS & BRADY, Paris (2023)

Photography: Stéphane Gizard

Production Mathieu Lalo

Concept: Gaël Savary

Art Direction: Thu-Huyen Hoang

Established Text: Muriel Bornand

Curation: Alexis Maillard


"The Three of Us", a Photo Book by Richard Kranzin

Soaking in love and harmony
“THE THREE OF US”, a photo book by Richard Kranzin

Berlin-based artist Richard Kranzin invites us into a dreamy summer romance with his new photo book. He takes us by the hand to escape the big city life into the remoteness of nature.

“No plans, no obligations, no noise, no people.”

“THE THREE OF US” tells a story of three young men exploring the nature and their attraction for each other with all their senses. And just like them, we feel drawn into the scenario while turning the pages of this large scale photo book.

Once again Kranzin manages to show a vulnerable and sensual masculinity. We talked to him about his previous book “NUDES” in 2021, where he stated “I tried to show masculinity as a soft, non-sexualized statement.” We wanted to know how he proceeded in this new project and how his vision came to life.

Richard, since our last interview in 2021, did your perspective on vulnerable masculinity change?

Well, it hasn’t been a long time passing, but I have to say that I noticed the hard shell of stereotypical masculinity even more. There are so many men, who are fighting for their privileges, trying to be alpha male and keep the patriarchy alive. I also see that in connection to the rise of right wing politics in so many countries. It’s very scary, to be honest. To see how willing people are to recklessly fight for traditional gender roles, for patriarchy, for keeping their status. I am happy to live in a city like Berlin, where many kinds of masculinities are accepted. But it’s scary to see what is happening in the world.

 

How does this effect your artistic work?

I experience it in a small scale, when some young men ruthlessly send me homophobic DMs, just because they can’t deal with the kind of masculinity I’m portraying. This shows me even more how important queer visibility is. I won’t let those comments change my view on intimacy. In fact, it motivates me to become even more clear with the mission that my artworks might have. To spread a form of intimate masculinity into the world that is not putting men on a pedestal like a great Greek soldier, but being a vulnerable human being like everybody else, showing love and sensitivity.

 

Your new book THE THREE OF US is showing a love triangle between young men. How did you come up with the idea?

The idea actually evolved from a film script that I was writing since 2019. As I told you in the last interview, I wanted to focus on filmmaking a bit more. But since the film funding system in Germany is not very open-minded, the film never had enough budget to be produced. Luckily the publisher Björn Koll from Salzgeber, who I also did my “NUDES” book with, saw potential in it and invited me to create a photo story out of it.
So with some adjustments the story of the three city guys exploring their love in the nature became reality.

How did creating a storytelling photo book feel different from your portrait works?

It certainly was a more focused workflow. Having a full storyline really helps to create a vision of the book, even before it’s made. And also shooting the photos was a very nice and focused experience. I travelled to the countryside, which my three open-minded friends, who were trusting me in creating a sensual artistic piece. We spend a few days together, living in a small cottage in the middle of the forest and really diving into the story of city boys experiencing nature. We didn’t even have signal of our devices, so there were no distractions. Within those days, we created a very close relationship and the trust between each other helped a lot to give my story the needed authenticity. At some point it was more like a documentary then a pre-written storyline. In the end, selecting the photos was great fun and I am super happy with how the book turned out. Doing a portrait book requires way more selectiveness and time, you need to find the central theme first and build the photos around it.

 

Like in your last book, you chose to work with black&white analog film. Where does your nostalgia for timeless images come from?

I guess I like the slow path of analog photography. And also the more slow lifestyle from the past. It allows you to experience your surrounding with more aware senses. Nowadays everything is fast, digitalized, colorful, loud – I really need something contrary from that to calm down and focus. So using analog film also fit perfectly into the story that the book is telling. It’s a contrast to fast big city life.

What can we expect to see from you in the future?

I am very happy that this book project is out and I will spend some time with showcasing my artworks in galleries. The first event will be the official book launch party and vernissage of selected prints in The Ballery in Berlin, on November 3rd. Everybody is free to join, get their books signed or also buy my fine art prints. You can find more Information here.


I am just happy to be more present in the real world, showing physical prints and being able to talk with people about my artworks face to face. It’s the first time for me doing that, since my last book came out in the middle of the pandemic.

And of course, I am planning to have another book coming out in the future.


Dans l'Eau d'Août

À Bord du Bateau

La Bagnoire

Photography: Valeria Bianco (@eriaclara)

Model: Paolo


Blindly Obedient

leather corset stylist’s own

(right) underwear CALVIN KLEIN

beaded corset ROMAN KYANDZHALIEV

(left) leather corset & net overall stylist’s own  (right) body KVRT STVFF

(left) boots stylist’s own

(left) raincoat STUTTERHEIM

blazer ADNEM, eyewear NOKOLO BREGA

jacket & trousers NOMAD GOBA, shoes EYTYS

jacket NOMAD GOBA

Photography & Production: Roman/Ramona Valynkin (@bold__and__young)

Fashion: Roman Kyandzhaliev (@kyandzhaliev_ro)

Talent: Daniil Kudriavtcev (@danjulechka) @Stockholmsgruppen Models (@stockholmsgruppen)


Marcin

shirt BOTTEGA VENETA

jumper JW ANDERSON, underwear DOLCE & GABBANA, necklace CASABLANCA

shorts DSQUARED2, belt GOLDEN GOOSE

belt SAINT LAURENT, socks JACQUEMUS, boots MARSÈLL

shorts HALFBOY, socks JACQUEMUS

vest WALES BONNER

vest WALES BONNER, jacket BALENCIAGA, jeans MM6 MAISON MARGIELA, scarf KENZO, ring BOTTEGA VENETA, belt GUCCI

hat NICK FOUQUET, jewelry BLUMARINE, jewelry FORTE FORTE, socks JACQUEMUS, boots MARSÈLL

body JACQUEMUS

socks JACQUEMUS, boots CHLOÉ

jumper DSQUARED2, jeans BOTTEGA VENETA, underwear DOLCE & GABBANA, boots VTMNTS

pendant JW ANDERSON

mask 44 LABEL GROUP

top & shirt DSQUARED2, belt GOLEDEN GOOSE

cigarette case VETEMENTS

tank top DSQUARED2, jewelry VERSACE

necklace MAISON MARGIELA, jewelry VERSACE

necklace BALENCIAGA


Photography & Art Direction: Greg Mikrut (@gregmikrut)

Videography & Fashion: Serafin Zieliński (@serafinzielinski)

Model: Marcin Smorawiński (@smorekx) @Rebel Models (@rebel_models)

Special thanks to Krystyna Dobrzańska & VITKAC


Nary a Sigh

Photography: Junior Angeloti (@juniorangelotifoto)
Model: Gabriel Valentim (@gabrielvalentim)


Daughter of Eve

DAUGHTER
OF EVE

photography | OTTO MASTERS

Photographer: Otto Masters (@otto.masters)

Make-Up Artist & Body Painter: Emily Porter (@emilyportermakeup)

Hair Stylist: Linus Johansson (@hairbylinus)

Photographer Assistant: Ella Costache (@ella_costache)

Make-Up Assistant: Tilly Jones (@tillyjonesmakeup)

Model: Tessa Kuragi (@tessa__kuragi)

All jewels by INCARNEM

Special thanks to 10SNAKES10


Queen of Hearts

Photography: Katya Teller (@katyateller)

Model: Sophia Voznyak (@svoz)


A Boy And His Dreams

Photographer: Erion Hegel Kross (@erionhegelkross)

Photo Assistant: Carlos Mimet (@carlosmimet)

Model/Dreamer: Pepe Homdedeu (@pepehomdedeu)