Artist Slava Mogutin on Art as Rebellion
September 25th, 2012
Born in Siberia, Slava Mogutin is a New York-based visual artist and writer, whose multidisciplinary work delves into themes of transgression, gender politics, culture clash, adolescent sexuality, and more. Banned from Russia in 1995 for his critical writing and open vocalization of gay culture, as well as his attempt to register the first same-sex marriage, Mogutin received political asylum in the States. Author of two acclaimed photography books, Lost Boys and NYC Go-Go, as well as seven Russian publications, Mogutin is now at work on a book of panoramic travel photos, as well as upcoming art exhibits: “Diana World Tour” at Lomography gallery store opening September 27th, and “Skin Graphs/Metabods” at Envoy Enterprises on November 15th.