The Bold and the Beautiful: A Sneak Peek into 2024’s Queer Art & Photography Revolution

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Courtesy Elska Magazine; Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Courtesy Greg Endries; Courtesy The Bob Mizer Foundation; Courtesy Tom of Finland Foundation

The artistic pursuits of queer creators frequently embrace sexuality, examine a broader spectrum of expressions, showcase beauty in all its diverse forms, and/or challenge viewers to reflect more profoundly on their reactions to the art presented before them.

Throughout 2024, equalpride publications like Out and The Advocate have featured a collection of visually captivating narratives focused on queer art, photography, and even fashion design. As we approach 2025, preparing to continue our struggle against the prohibition and suppression of artistic works created by queer artists, there is no better way to compile a summary of the creations we honored — and that our audience cherished — throughout the year.

Continue scrolling to discover the most favored photo galleries and art exhibitions published in 2024 by Out and The Advocate.

Admire the captivating, unfiltered men from Ron Amato’s Provincetown

Ron Amato

Ron Amato is a remarkable photographer who effortlessly captures intimacy through expression and the allure of the human form, launching a magazine under his name after gaining widespread recognition over the years.

Discover this gallery at Out.

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Ride ’em, cowboy: 25+ images from gay rodeos across the U.S.A.

Courtesy Greg Endries

Numerous readers were excited to uncover this often-overlooked sub-culture, which embraces the variety of queer individuals pursuing their passions. This labor of love incorporates a considerable amount of emotion and thoughtfulness into every one of the photographs.

This entire gallery can be viewed on The Advocate.

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Savor these 25 delectable masterpieces from Tom of Finland Fest

Courtesy Tom of Finland Foundation

Tom of Finland serves as a cornerstone of visual gay culture, making it consistently delightful to witness emerging artists drawing inspiration from ToF works and introducing fresh viewpoints in today’s landscape.

Uncover this complete gallery on Out.

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Introducing Mike Ruiz, the celebrity photographer documenting Hollywood via a gay lens

Courtesy Mike Ruiz

Who doesn’t admire Mike Ruiz? Renowned for his exceptional skill as a photographer working with various stunning celebrities, this particular gallery spotlights queer subjects — and includes an interview with Ruiz himself.

Explore the complete gallery on The Advocate.

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Here’s how to follow the alluring men in the 2025 Australian Firefighters Calendar

Courtesy Australian Firefighters Calendar

Charming men and adorable creatures… Need we say more?!

The complete gallery can be found on Out.

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A photographic journey through lesbian activism globally: 58 images of dyke marches

Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Liz Devine/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images; Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images; Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images; Chris So/Toronto Star via Getty Images

My roots as an activist run deep, having identified as a dyke since the early 2000s. I feel strongly about the messages represented in these marches, and I adore seeing the diversity of individuals represented in this category — a remarkable evolution from my initial experiences as a baby gay.

Discover the complete gallery on The Advocate.

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These classic photographs by Karlheinz Weinberger affirm that hunks are eternally captivating

Courtesy The Bob Mizer Foundation

It was exhilarating to witness these vintage images being brought back in contemporary times and showcased by The Bob Mizer Foundation.

Discover this gallery in its entirety on ​Out​​.

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12 images delving into the experiences of Thailand’s transgender community

Elizabeth Waterman

Elizabeth Waterman is renowned for her ability to capture stunning photographs of sex workers across the U.S. In recent times, Waterman has visited Thailand multiple times to interview and photograph local trans women identified as “katoeys,” a term often translated as “ladyboys” in English.

The photographer displays a genuine enthusiasm for portraying the lives of this underrepresented community, and the profound emotions experienced by these women clearly resonate throughout her artwork. Waterman has been chronicling a moment in history where perspectives are shifting, and queer individuals globally are appreciative of this creative undertaking.

Explore this collection of images on The Advocate.

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22 attractive gay men from across the globe to honor Elska’s 9-year anniversary

Courtesy Elska Magazine

Elska magazine is recognized for taking its audience on journeys worldwide through intimate visuals of gay men in their authentic and relaxed surroundings. This retrospective commemorates nine successful years.

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These images demonstrate that ‘Dune: Part Two’ hosted the most fashionable press tour in cinema history

Warner Bros. Entertainment

The promotional phase of Dune: Part Two included numerous breathtaking individuals donned in exquisite garments that were timely, queer, daring, and harmonized. From Zendaya to Timothée Chalamet to Florence Pugh to Austin Butler, the promotion for this movie will be a memorable one.

Check out some of the most memorable styles in the Dune: Part Two promotional phase on Out.

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Photographer Kuros draws inspiration from nature in ‘Wild Beauty’ series

Courtesy Kuros

Kuros exhibits his mastery as a photographer employing both natural and enhanced illumination, which imparts an ethereal quality to the environment and accentuates the alluring aspects of the visuals.

You can view this full collection on The Advocate.

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