Group shots also open the door to different kinds of fantasy. A pair naturally suggests a relationship between two people.
1. Dusty Haven and three unknown models on a sail boat. I know Dusty modeled for Mizer, but I don't know who took this photo or who the other models are.
2. Three unknown models setting sail.
Three or more bodies create something broader—a circle, a team, a gathering. The extra bodies soften the boundaries of the scene and make the viewer feel invited into an established world of male company.
3. Three unknown models climbing on what appears to be a dilapidated dock. This seems like a more recent photo, but I cannot find any info.
4. Studio shot of three unidentified models by Christopher Makos (1948-present) who is an American photographer and visual artist who was a friend and collaborator with Andy Warhol known for his photos of queer icons, celebrities, and male nudes.
5. Unknown model on display by a group of men by Australian artist Troy Schooneman (1966-present).
Sometimes that world is playful camaraderie or male bonding—the kind of utopia men's retreats advertise. Other times it drifts toward fantasies like the ménage à trois or the orgy. The photographs don't have to depict either one for those ideas to linger in the background.
6. Howard Heidtmann, Don Hawksely, and Juwa Lavonce by Bob Mizer - 1960s. The chains, boots, pistol, and posing straps are so random and classic AMG from that period.
7. Four models including Bill Eld (2nd from right) and possibly Boyd Winner (far right facing away with foot up) at the pool table. I am guessing this is by Jim French, but don't quote me.
8. Three models including Bruno (far right) on a deck with a barbell in the background.
Whether they're showering, sailing, wrestling, getting it on, or simply standing shoulder to shoulder, these images are ultimately about something beyond the individual body. They're about men in the company of other men.
9. Six unknown models in a scene that looks like a strip poker match between two queen beds. The man at center seems to be enjoying the game.
10. Paul Tischler in the center of a group shower scene with Derrick Stanton, J.W. King, and R.J. Reynolds (L-R) from the magazine, Tubs, in 1980.
Please leave any thoughts, questions or corrections in the comments. I have a lot of missing IDs here and am guessing on a few, so please fill in any blanks. Thank you. bns
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