50 BILDER VON MEINEM SCHWANZ: Eine Visual Memoir Photographs by Wilhelm Hugel

{aka 50 Pictures of My Cock: A Visual Memoir}

Softcover Perfect bound 6x9 (15x23 cm) 96 pgs | 2023
Limited edition of 50 | $40 (free shipping USA)

Wilhelm Hugel's 50 Bilder von Meinem Schwanz: Eine Visual Memoir (aka 50 Pictures of My Cock: A Visual Memoir) is a striking and provocative collection of vintage (c.1980) self portrait color polaroids that explores an unique beauty and complexity of one of the most overlooked body parts: the penis.

In the shadows of Mapplethorpe's unapologetic exploration of the human body, Hugel's work echoes a similar boldness in presenting the male anatomy as a subject of aesthetic intrigue. The composition, use of color, and the nuanced play of light and shadow draw a parallel to Mapplethorpe's meticulous craftsmanship, further underscoring the fusion of rawness and unexpected sophistication within Hugel's memoir.

Moreover, these images pays homage to the photographic provocateur Mark Morrisroe, who was known for his gritty, intimate, and autobiographical works. Hugel embraces the same spirit of unfiltered self-expression, creating a narrative that is simultaneously personal and universal, challenging the viewer to confront societal taboos surrounding the representation of the male body.