Pit Reding "Can I Please See Your Private Album?" Art Magazine

CIPSYPA is a photography series exploring the stereotypes and overconsumption of gay men’s bodies. Using tainted glass to tease and obscure, the images balance visibility and mystery, critiquing the desire for constant exposure fostered by social media. Each photograph comments on the commodification of queer bodies. The glass barrier partially reveals the subjects, maintaining their allure while challenging the observer’s intrusive gaze. The models reclaim their narratives by placing their bodies in unfamiliar scenarios, expressing their true selves beyond societal expectations. “CIPSYPA” encourages viewers to reconsider their consumption habits and appreciate the complexity of queer identities. This series is a powerful statement on self-expression and the fight against imposed stereotypes.

A4, 42 pages