BUTT #35 Autumn 2024 NYC Michael Tims

Michael Tims

It can be a grand Baroque hall with leather-bound tomes or a mid-century masterpiece

is not addressed by a dedicated institution

The book and corresponding exhibition curated by Ellie Buttrose are commissioned by Creative Australia

BUTT #35 Autumn 2024 NYC Michael TimsFounded in 2001, BUTT was as sassy as its name suggests. The quarterly magazine informed gay lifestyle trends, interviewed dozens of queer artists and published editorials that were both non sexual and deliriously horny. BUTTs aesthetic was hairy, authentic, intimate and shameless. Through fan submitted photos, stories and articles, BUTT offered real insights into the contemporary gay lifestyle and built a strong community. Until it was discontinued