Set against the backdrop of small-town Pennsylvania, Smalley spent several years photographing young athletes participating in carefully staged athletic exercises. Influenced by early 20th-century physical culture manuals, the imagery feels entirely timeless, an innocent, retro Americana aesthetic with a quiet, powerful undercurrent of homoeroticism. It's a subtle study of youth, vulnerability, and masculinity. A vital addition to any library of modern photography or LGBTQ+ art history.
Title: Gymnasium Publisher: Twin Palms Language: English Publication Date: 2001 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Edition: First Edition Edition run: N/A Size: 30 x 24 cm Pages: 96
