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The Boy Is Beautiful (@theboyisbeautiful) - Collective Profile | London, GB Magazine. Queer Magazine of Mythical Proportions with a kink for history and beauty 🏺 Follow @theboyisbeautiful on Instagram. Recent posts: a man with a mustache sits on a rock formation, looking off to the side. he is wearing denim shorts and is shirtless., a close-up, sepia-toned photograph focuses on the shoulder and curly hair of a classical marble statue. in the background, a smaller statue of a man in a toga is visible against a stone building., a man in white calvin klein underwear holds a cup of coffee over his lap. a book titled 'the boy is beautiful' is on the table next to him., a red neon sign spelling out the word "escape" is mounted against a dark background. the sign is designed to look like two vintage suitcases connected by chains, with the word "escape" illuminated in bright red neon letters., a surreal art installation featuring large, segmented robotic-like figures and theatrical lighting. the installation is set within a dark, industrial space with glowing accents and a central framed artwork., a black and white photo shows a slice of dark chocolate cake on a white plate next to a magazine clipping of a man with a mustache. the magazine clipping features a sun graphic and text that reads 'john thomas in hydra'., a black and white photo shows a hand holding a white ceramic pot adorned with what appears to be clay-covered underwear. a bottle of beer and two smaller ceramic pieces are also visible on a wooden surface., a man with short hair and a beard reads a magazine titled "the boy" while wearing a pearl necklace and a dark top. the image has a vintage, black and white aesthetic., a hand holds a red egg with the word "bottom" superimposed over a light gray background. the image references the greek easter tradition of red egg smashing., a silhouetted figure, likely a drag performer, stands on a stage in front of shimmering pink and white curtains. the lighting is dim and atmospheric, with a spotlight illuminating the performer., a close-up of a weathered, ancient architectural fragment, possibly a column capital, is illuminated with vibrant green light. the fragment, featuring a prominent spiral design, rests near the base of a large tree trunk, set against a dark, natural b, a large, striped bean bag chair sits on a grassy lawn in front of lush green trees and a tall cypress tree. the scene appears to be an outdoor seating area, possibly in a garden or park., a man is captured from behind, kneeling on a bed and wearing a white lace lingerie set. the lighting is dim, creating a moody atmosphere in the bedroom., a black and white close-up of a person's torso with a sticker of a male figure on it. the sticker has orange text that reads "the boy is beautiful"., a close-up, cropped image shows the bare torso and lower abdomen of a man with dark body hair. an orange sticker with text is placed over his pubic area., .
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Queer Magazine of Mythical Proportions with a kink for history and beauty 🏺
A new boy washes ashore. 🌊 Full short-film of Alexandros by Dario Laureano for Issue #5, HETEROTOPIAS, drops 5 July. Filmed in Mykonos
“A prison cell, a dance floor, a ship’s deck – every place can become a kingdom.” — Jean Genet Issue #5, HETEROTOPIAS, drops June 29. Watch this space… Cover photography by Spyros Rennt
While in Venice… catch the boys cruising at the Museo di Palazzo Grimani! Happy Pride queers! 📸 @theboyisbeautiful
A man in white Calvin Klein underwear holds a cup of coffee over his lap. A book titled 'The Boy is Beautiful' is on the table next to him.
Breakfast is served @diogo.rosa 🔥
A red neon sign spelling out the word "ESCAPE" is mounted against a dark background. The sign is designed to look like two vintage suitcases connected by chains, with the word "ESCAPE" illuminated in bright red neon letters.
The installation is set in direct conversation with the site’s history and all of its prior occupants, as a satirical historiography of Greece’s export of national aspirations.
A surreal art installation featuring large, segmented robotic-like figures and theatrical lighting. The installation is set within a dark, industrial space with glowing accents and a central framed artwork.
🚨🏛️ Count on Andreas Angelidakis (curated by George Bekirakis) to turn the Greek pavilion at the 61st Biennale di Venezia into a drag queen named GRECIA.
A black and white photo shows a slice of dark chocolate cake on a white plate next to a magazine clipping of a man with a mustache. The magazine clipping features a sun graphic and text that reads 'John Thomas in Hydra'.
John Thomas in Hydra paired with the most divine orange cake under the sun 🌞
A black and white photo shows a hand holding a white ceramic pot adorned with what appears to be clay-covered underwear. A bottle of beer and two smaller ceramic pieces are also visible on a wooden surface.
Will and John made special edition ceramics for the night adorned with John’s clay-drenched underwear 💕
A man with short hair and a beard reads a magazine titled "The Boy" while wearing a pearl necklace and a dark top. The image has a vintage, black and white aesthetic.
A beautiful evening spent with John Thomas sharing moments of his travel through Greece via Issue #4, while feasting on the most gorgeous Greek re-imagined classics by chef and ceramicist Will Martin.
It’s Greek Easter Sunday and we think this red egg smashing duel tradition is more queer coded than people think 😏🥚🐇
Photo by theboyisbeautiful
Our new limited edition tote is here to carry all of your smutty bearings around town, nudist beaches and cruising grounds. Make it yours while you can. 🥵 Background Artwork: Andy Warhol’s Torso Series 🔥
At its heart is Strella, a trans woman navigating love, identity and survival in contemporary Athens – tender, complex and unapologetically present in her own story.
A close-up of a weathered, ancient architectural fragment, possibly a column capital, is illuminated with vibrant green light. The fragment, featuring a prominent spiral design, rests near the base of a large tree trunk, set against a dark, natural b
Andreas Angelidakis will be representing Greece at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale Read Andreas’ full interview in Issue #4.
A large, striped bean bag chair sits on a grassy lawn in front of lush green trees and a tall cypress tree. The scene appears to be an outdoor seating area, possibly in a garden or park.
What is your relationship with Athens? First of all, do you like it? Angelidakis: Yes, I do. And for me, it’s also a subject matter in my work. I think I’ve always tried to explain Athens’ charm somehow. I believe the capital’s architecture has become like an unauthorised modernist leftover…
A man is captured from behind, kneeling on a bed and wearing a white lace lingerie set. The lighting is dim, creating a moody atmosphere in the bedroom.
His delicate approach to his subjects present a fly-on-the-wall vantage point, allowing the model to freely express themself, pushing boundaries of connotations from feminine garments.
A black and white close-up of a person's torso with a sticker of a male figure on it. The sticker has orange text that reads "THE BOY IS BEAUTIFUL".
HAWT off the press 🔥 New stickers shipping with every order 📦✉️
A close-up, cropped image shows the bare torso and lower abdomen of a man with dark body hair. An orange sticker with text is placed over his pubic area.
HAWT off the press 🔥 new stickers shipping with every order 🫦
Turns out the ancients still know how to work a set. #Gucci #TheBoyIsBeautiful
Fashion Month just wrapped up and this season classical antiquities have taken their seats front row. At Yves Saint Laurent, a powerfully muscled Roman marble athlete – once owned by Yves Saint Laurent himself and later sold at Christie’s – stood watch over the runway. #PFW #TheBoyIsBeautiful
An illustration with the words "Love Wins" overlaid on a graphic of two people embracing. The post celebrates the legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece.
LOVE WINS 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇷. On this day in 2024, the Greek Parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriage, with the law passing on 15 February and entering into force the following day.
A classical painting depicting Achilles and Patroclus. The artwork showcases a dramatic scene with figures in classical attire.
Achilles and Patroclus
Join us for the LONDON launch of Issue #5, HETEROTOPIAS, on Thursday 02 July 🫦🏺 HETEROTOPIAS journeys through the queer spaces we build to survive, seduce, worship, disappear, and become. Bursting at the seams across a whopping 228 pages, the issue drifts through orgiastic rituals, architectural fantasies, nudist beaches, activist networks, dark rooms, drag stages, poetry, cruising grounds, cyberspace and sun-drenched islands. Thursday 02 July (London Pride Week) 6–8 PM Tenderbooks 6 Cecil Court WC2N 4HE, London Free entry, free 🥂, free 🫂
Remembering the brilliant David Hockney through his intimate illustrations of C.P. Cavafy’s poetry. 🖤 Like so many of us, Hockney found a companion in Cavafy. Enchanted by the Alexandrian poet’s tender accounts of love between men, in 1966, he transformed fourteen poems into a series of drawings that remain among the most beautiful visual tributes to queer longing ever made.
A bookshelf is filled with various books and magazines. The top shelf displays a few select titles, including one with a botanical illustration and another titled 'The Boy'. The lower shelf is packed with a diverse collection of books, with smaller p
The boy is now available at Bruno in Venice. Grab our latest issue featuring an interview with this year’s Biennale sweetheart Andreas Angelidakis, representing Greece at its national Pavillion in the Giardini.
A close-up shot of a stone sculpture with chains wrapped around its limbs. The sculpture has a rough, textured surface and appears to be part of a larger art installation.
‘Escape Room’ is on view between 9 May – 22 November at the Greek Pavilion, Giardini, Venice Revisit our interview with Andreas Angelidakis in Issue #4 of @theboyisbeautiful 📸 Photography by Ivan Erofeev
An abstract art installation features a large, dark, sculptural form under a pink neon archway. The piece is illuminated by purple and pink lights, creating a dramatic and somewhat unsettling atmosphere.
Snatched in platonic dungeon drag, the installation is amalgamating together notions of Greece’s philosophical roots and timeless corruption, police brutality – including the murder of Zak Kostopoulos (aka Zackie Oh) – surveillance and the construct of national identity.
Summer is almost here, which can only mean one thing… 🥵 New issue cumming soon!🔥
A man stands in front of a wall displaying photographs and ceramic art. He is wearing a stylish, modern outfit and points to his temple, looking directly at the camera. A projected image of someone working with clay is visible on the wall behind him.
The night also featured beautiful photographs of John in the ceramics studio by @charlesmoriarty
Two men are standing and talking in a well-lit room. The man on the left has a beard and is wearing a white t-shirt. The man on the right is wearing a black and white garment.
Will and John 🍽️🏺
John Thomas 🥺 Read his Memoirs of Greece piece in our latest issue…
The Boy Is Mounaros. Stavros in our cunty cap 👅
A festival favourite, the film received multiple awards and international acclaim, with Mina Orfanou winning Best Actress at the Hellenic Film Academy Awards for her performance.
A tender moment between a couple bathed in vibrant red and purple light. The woman rests her head on the man's shoulder, her arms wrapped around his chest, conveying intimacy and connection.
🏳️‍⚧️ Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with Strella (2009) by Panos H. Koutras, a landmark of queer Greek cinema.
A black and white image features an oval-shaped artifact with figures carved into it, resembling ancient Greek art. Below the artifact, text discusses the intersection of Greek columns, disco decor, and gay culture.
Angelidakis: Over time, I’ve come to think of this as an architectural style – the unauthorised – that for me speaks about the Greek character and how things are generally done here. The unauthorised as a person…
A black and white photo shows a woman's legs in thigh-high stockings and garters, sticking up from a bed. A painting of two figures is visible on the wall behind her.
@manos_wrld is featured in Issue #4
A man with a beard and tattoos lies on a white bed, resting his head on his hands. He is wearing black underwear and looking at the camera.
Meet @manos_wrld, a London-born, Cypriot-raised photographer whose work presents the intimate bond between queer men and lingerie. Inspired by vintage (homo) erotic publications, Manos aims to revive tasteful erotica amongst our digital age.
HAWT off the press 🔥 new stickers shipping with every order 🫦
A man with a mustache sits shirtless in a chair with his feet up on a table. He is holding a cigarette and a glass of water is on the table.
Saturday afternoon with Konstantis by @taleofmenpics from Issue #3 of @theboyisbeautiful 🦶🚬
A classical marble sculpture of a goddess stands on a wooden pedestal in a dimly lit, modern space with wooden walls and a staircase. The sculpture is illuminated by a spotlight, highlighting its form and the surrounding architecture.
At Gucci’s Primavera debut by Demna Gvasalia, the runway – designed by architectural studio @lab.global – summoned Olympus with appearances from the goddesses of love and the hunt. Photography by Consiglio Manni for Wallpaper #MFW #Gucci #TheBoyIsBeautiful
An illustration depicts two men kissing, symbolizing the union of Crete with Greece. Text highlights the legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece.
On this ATHINAI cover by Roilos, a Cretan soldier and an Evzone kiss to mark the 1911 union of Crete with Greece. Greece has long aestheticised the image of men embracing for flag and homeland; it took more than a century to extend that intimacy beyond allegory and into law.
A red-figure pottery illustration depicts Zephyr and Hyacinth in a passionate embrace. The artwork showcases classical Greek artistry and themes of love.
Zephyr and Hyacinth
A tender moment between two men in bed. One man is awake, gazing at the other who is asleep.
Hollander and Rozanov
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