22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Leo
In a modest bathroom in Barcelona, a shower curtain veils the subject, leaving only a partial profile exposed—an arm, a back, a hint of vulnerability. The bold blue of the curtain divides the scene, creating a delicate tension between privacy and exposure. The absence of identifiable features or defined gender transforms the subject into a universal figure, inviting viewers to project their own narratives and identities. This intimate yet ambiguous moment challenges norms of visibility and representation, offering a quiet celebration of queerness and the fluidity of self.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2007 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
Photo Location: | Barcelona, Spain |
Camera: | DSC-W80 |
Copyright: | © Luis Pedro Dias De Castro Vieira |