• Kong Magazine

    For Immediate Release

    Posted By Jessica Moats

    Introducing KONG Magazine

    KONG Magazine is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural issue on Friday, July 2, 2010. This bi-monthly magazine will be available both online and with a limited edition print version containing all the original artwork from the site. KONG Magazine is a sex and comedy publication that seeks to bring stimulating entertainment and art to women around the world.

    Creative Director and Founder, Jessica Moats, uses her impressive background at publications such as New York-based Playgirl and BlackBook Magazines, to create a magazine that will fill the void in the current women’s interest market. KONG Magazine creates an interface were sexual interests coincide with cultural ones by offering the newest trends in music, art, foreplay, design, humor, comedy, politics, technical innovations (including vibrators and other sex gadgetry) and photography—the X-rated kind.

    The first issue seamlessly blends the mission of KONG Magazine by entertaining, informing, and promoting collaborations between emerging artists and writers. Cover model, Greg Sestero of famed cult classic, The Room best exemplifies the magazines’ ability to effortlessly mix sex and comedy.

    Please email press@kongmagazine.com for a press kit, interview requests, and additional information on the magazine or any of its subjects.


  • Wasteland: Now Available On line

    Publisher: La Musardine, Paris 2010

    ……….TW’s most recent publication entitled “WASTELAND” is now available for sale on line. http://www.lamusardine.com/livre/%20/8784-wasteland.html


  • An Invitation To Wasteland

    Wasteland Poster Art 2005

    It was the fall of 1999; I was working on an assignment in Munich, Germany for Penthouse Magazine and was scheduled to produce a shoot for Dutch art director, Onno Klein who was working for Penthouse, Holland at the time. Onno and I met in Munich to produce the shoot, and he brought along a beautiful Dutch model from Amsterdam for me to photograph at my hotel.
    During the sitting, Onno kept telling me how much he thought I would love the place of his birth and that I would absolutely fall in love with the Red Light District, and the general openness of the culture in The Netherlands, as the attitudes and atmosphere in Holland at the time catered to creative types like myself. He was very convincing, and shortly after returning to the states, I received an email from him to schedule a production in Amsterdam the next time I returned to Europe.
    Onno sent me pictures of a variety of Dutch models to select from, and promised to make them available for shoots upon my arrival to perhaps the most creative, liberal, international city in the world.

    On my very first trip to Amsterdam, I decided to photograph a friend of the art director and well-known model by the name of Justine Bakker. Knowing that I was new to the city, Justine volunteered to show me around the beautiful quaint city and introduced me to Frans Verlinden, the owner of the famous Winston Hotel and well-known patron of the arts in Holland. Justine realized that if I met Frans, I would have direct access to many artists who worked in and around the city, including Paul Blanca, Micha Klein, Erwin Olaf, Aldert Mantje and others. Frans and I became best friends and he introduced me to his closest friends, two of them happened to be the producer’s of the grand fetish party called WASTELAND.

    Justine Bakker

    Frans arranged a meeting for me to meet with Wasteland organizers, Rene Meuessen and Jeroen Oosterhout. They were apparently already familiar with my work and commissioned me to produce a picture for a poster that would symbolize and promote the next Wasteland event. They also invited me to document the event as it occurred twice yearly which resulted in the publication of this monograph a decade later. I was happily introduced to the greatest party on earth.

    Rene Meuessen

    Jeroen Oosterhout

    The book is in memoriam to our dear friend and brother, Frans Verlinden who passed away suddenly and way to soon, in the spring of 2006. It would not have been created if it wasn’t for the assistance and guidance of Frans.Verlinden. We love you Frans, always.

    In Memorium


  • Studio Announcement: Wasteland Book Published

    Cover

    ……….The studio is pleased to announce that TW’s most recent book publication entitled WASTELAND, has been printed in France, and first edition copies are making their way to international book stores in the coming days. Unfortunately do to the volcanic eruption that took place in Iceland on Wednesday April 14th, the scheduled book signing at the April 17th Wasteland party in Amsterdam is canceled. The publisher La Musardine, Paris has made arrangements for a representative of the company to attend the party on TW’s behalf and will continue to make books available for sale at the event.

    Josselein Meijs

    Josselein Meijs wrote an insightful essay to accompany the publication about the evolution of the party and its participants;
    “If you dare to be different… If you are without prejudice… If you love living on the edge… If exploring your wildest fantasies makes you tick… ”


  • April Calendar: Group Exhibition, Paris

    Pascal Vanhoecke Gallery

    ……….The Studio is pleased to announce a group exhibition to take place at Pascal Vanhoecke Gallery, Paris from April 22 to May 29th, 2010. Artist’s included in the exhibition include; Robert Gligorov, Cheyco Leidmann, Thomas Ruff, Tony Ward, Natasha Merritt, Laurence Demaison, Lea Le Bricomte, France Cadet, Lydie Jean-dit-Pannel, Claude Menet, Richard Kern, Aurelie Dubois, Jerry Tartaglia, Jean-Jacques Guionnet, Michael Burges, and Liuba.

    TW Digital Montage: Petite Reneaux, 2010

    TW will be attending the reception…..


  • COVER SHOOT: MONTH OF APRIL

    Alejandra Guerrero


  • Charles Hall: The Joy Of Consent

    The Joy Of Consent

    ……….Please join us tomorrow as we celebrate the exhibition, “THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO RAPE ME” at the University of Pennsylvania, opening reception from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Fox Art Gallery-Cohen Hall. Join TW and Studio associates, as we welcome Charles Hall at the most recent installation of this ongoing International public service campaign.

    Consent Lubricates Relationships

    Sex Without Consent Isn't

    Consent Is An Aphrodisiac

    Consent Is Best When Consensual

    Consent Can Be Revoked


  • University Of Pennsylvania: Exhibition Announcement

    Exhibition Announcement

    ……….I just got back from Silicon Gallery to see the prints that are going to be hanging at PENN starting on Thursday, February 18, 2010, opening reception from 4 to 7. Charles Hall put one hell of show together. I recommend that everyone should stop by the opening if your in town. Various associates of the Studio will be there……

    The Kandy Project


  • Androgyny: Part 2

    Danny Brant

    Danny Brant

    Posted By Danny Brant

    I think when growing up, I received a lot of harassment which was beyond my control, for being androgynous. Since first grade, kids would ask me in the school yard if I was a boy or a girl. At that time I had short hair and obviously my mother dressed me in all little boys clothing. When your a child it hurts, and you don’t know why. I went through stages like the time I tried to cut my hair short or wear baggy clothing. It seemed no matter what I tried, I was still the pretty boy in baggy clothes. To me it was all dress up. When I got older, I decided that you can’t fight nature and I was happy when I reached puberty and was able to start experimenting with my look. My confidence isn’t just ego. Its mixed with vulnerability and fear. If I’m not sure who I am then the rest of the world can’t be either. I have no choice but to walk into a room and make sure all eyes are on me and make my presence known. I think confidence is the sexiest thing anyone can have. I’ve never dated a type. But I have dated many men that have had the balls to approach me. Being androgynous is difficult. The whole world wants to figure you out. If they can’t it scares them. People stare at me sometimes because they are fascinated and I love the attention. Straight men are confused that they are attracted to me, and women are envious of my poise and femininity. But I’m just me. I don’t want to live a restricted life anymore because I have no boundaries. Why should I live by the social stereotypes of either sex. Why should anyone? I let people see what they want me to be when they look at me. Everyone has both male and female qualities. I’m strong, protective of my loved ones, sensitive, sensual, aggressive, and I am Danny. Hear me Roar!

    Danny Brant

    Danny Brant

    I have many sides and interestingly enough it manifests itself in various types of hand writings. A male with all caps, that I use only when my hand is tired. Isn’t that funny that I let the man handwriting handle the hard stuff. I have a soft, flowery, romantic style that is feminine that I use the most. I have a bubble print which is more boyish. And I have a bubbly cursive that is more girlie, when I‘m writing notes to someone and want to be cutesy. I sometimes dot those I’s with hearts. My many sides include the man that opens doors for all my female friends. Who also enjoys buying someone a drink, and lifting heavier weights than big guys. Its my female side that gives bedroom eyes, lips that pout, tosses hair, and eats men for breakfast. I have days that I don’t want to shave. So I wear flats, with a button down, slightly open shirt so that everyone see my toned chest. On those days, I definitely feel more masculine, especially in my mannerisms. Then there are days when I get more dressed up and become more self conscious of certain things, but still have that extra something in my step. No matter what I’m me. Whether at the gym or on the treadmill, I walk with a bounce in my step, in my short shorts, so my pony tail sways from side to side. I walk into the locker room, take off my shirt, flex my abs, and feel a stern look come over my face to make sure everyone knows I’m all man.
    For a long time I felt like a living doll when I was modeling, because I couldn’t be flawed. No one wanted to see the real me, they all picked a side. And I was forced to be that side with them, because that is all they wanted to see. And if they saw female, they’d ask why I hadn’t shaved my chest. If they saw male, they’d wonder why I had a purse with me. It was exhausting.

    Being Danny Brant

    Being Danny Brant

    I never knew my body until the past couple of years. I didn’t know how to fully enjoy the act of sex. I couldn’t relax and feel comfortable being in control. Sex was always about the other person being turned on. I rarely craved sex, because It was so one sided. And I was too concerned with looking sexy the whole time. It was once said, that even though Marilyn Monroe was the number 1 sex symbol, she did not know how to use her body during real sexual moments. That statement could have easily described me.
    I’m learning to use my sexuality to enjoy myself rather than others. Where I once felt like a doll for the world, I’m beginning to treat men like my dolls. I’ve started to learn to take charge and that its okay to have sex, not just be sexy. I’m also overcoming the idea that casual sex is bad.

    Danny With Chains

    Danny With Chains

    I recently met two amazing people. They have opened my eyes to a new freedom and sexuality that I haven’t experienced before. To reference the late great Marilyn Monroe, I am reminded of the working threesome she was in with two lavish young gay actors for a brief period. They both find me sexy. And appreciate my femininity, as much as my male body. Sometimes they call me she and sometimes they call me he. And I don’t care either way. I’ve never felt more accepted or sexy to MYSELF. Its easy to be sexy to someone else. Or to act sexy onstage or in a photograph. But when I’m with them I feel completely free of restrictions and boundaries. Which is what being androgynous is all about. One is an artist and photographer, the other is an actor and writer. They are so smart, and they know so much about things I never had the chance to know, because no one ever gave me the chance. I let everyone think that all I was, was pretty. And they believed that all I was, was pretty. Some refuse to stop at the surface. They see the inner beauty, my strength, my capabilities, my talents, my creativity, and they also see my vulnerability and my weaknesses. That is why I feel so different with them. I no longer need to have different roles, just one. Me. With them, I can be unshaven in sweats and hairy or I can be glamorous and in stilettos. When I’m with them, I no longer need to consciously monitor my behavior. I feel uninhibited. After being in a horrible marriage for 3 years, and trying to control every aspect of my life into something specific and trying to cut off parts of myself, this new feeling is amazing, because they already have each other. I don’t have that, all or nothing feeling that you can get when you like someone. I know I’ll never fully have either of them, so it alleviates the pressure of trying. I also know, they expect nothing more of me, than for me to be the way I am, so I don’t feel the need to be anything else. But I know they care about me and want me to be the best I can be and do whatever I want. The best part… is that when I sleep between them, I can turn to either side and be spooned. Isn’t that heaven? I may not have found out how to be a man or a women but I’m finally learning how to be free.

    Tease

    Tease


  • Androgyny: Part 1

    Danny Brant

    Danny Brant

    Posted by Danny Brant

    My name is currently Danny Brant. Its used to be Daniel Diluzio before I was married and it was Dustin Daniels when I modeled. Who knows what it will be next? If I’m lucky, I’ll be like Elizabeth Taylor (my boxers name as well, but I’m referring to the actress) and have many husbands and many last names. I’m a 25 year old androgynous model. I no longer depend on modeling to pay the bills, and have since found other venues of employment. I still hold on to the title, and add it along side any other job title I may use when asked about “current occupation”. Being a model is something you never give up, even after you retire. It’s in your blood, your posture, your facial expressions, the way you hold your body while waiting for a bus. You never lose the self spotlight. Even if know ones watching, you are.
    Being an androgynous model is tough, because I am also very petite. Not only did I have to fight the same things every other model has to fight: like age, weight, etc. I also had to fight every time I went on a Go-see, to prove I could do the job and morph in to something else on command. But when people meet me, they see male or female. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder or should I say photographer. So It can be difficult to book me for a male job. Although my body is incredibly proportioned for art, bodywork, swimwear, etc. It is too small for most men to wear. However, In a pair of heels, I am the perfect size 35in chest (large ribcage), 24in waits, 34in hips. Size 0/2, 5’10”/6 foot bombshell. See the predicament? So what else could I do but head south to Florida and pose nude? I had always wanted to prove something to all those guys who thought I was too girly or pretty. I did. But now I’m done proving things to other people, I only care what I think now. Or at least I try.

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    …….To be continued…………….