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\"Beyond<\/p>\n

PLAY OF BEING<\/span><\/h2>\n

Concept: Paulina Tsvetanova<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos: Antonio Castello<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Make-Up: Benedikta \u00c1rs\u00e6lsd\u00f3ttir<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Androgynous, unisex, transgender \u2013 all of this is totally hyped. Trans-aesthetics are very popular and have already penetrated many societies. Transgender celebrities, models, performance artists are now available. Is it just another trend? Is identity depending on gender or sexual orientation? Does fashion change one\u2019s own gender perception? Don\u2019t we let us define too much about gender? Does fashion help us discover our true selves?Does our personal identity have anything to do with gender and sexuality?<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/a><\/a> This photo series are the result of a photo shooting. The models have applied for an open call. It was originally<\/span> aimed at transgender, intersexual, bisexual, homosexual, as well as heterosexual people, who live their identity independent of their gender and sexual orientation.\u00a0These portraits show strong personalities beyond the sexes that were shaped by their authentic stories.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this challenging project we want to provide a framework for the playful handling of gender stereotypes. Through the deliberate rapture from the classic-normative gender balance, we want to stir up and question our perception of the gender identities. The aim is not only to raise awareness for this taboo topic and promote the social acceptance and equality of people who live between the sexes. Furthermore its about celebration of beauty and identity beyond mental barriers, fears and reservations, and finally also beyond gender definitions.<\/p>\n

<\/a>There are as many gender as there are people. Your own gender range is free, like our lifestyle. We can create and rediscover our personal gender identity every day. For instance through fashion: <\/span>Fashion transformes, liberates unfoldes. Fashion exists independently of gender identities. Its all about the human being behind it.<\/p>\n

In addition to the project Beyond Gender there will be a photo exhibition taking place 12.10. – 6.11.2017 in the Concept Gallery PAULINA’S FRIENDS. Opening on Thursday, October 12, 6 pm – 9 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition, a print catalog with personal statements of the portrayed people, has been published.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many thanks also to Gabi Becker for the documentary of the making of “Beyond Gender”:<\/p>\n