Photographer John Wood exhibits 20 years documenting Glasgow's leather underground scene
Photographer John Wood, 79, is showcasing his first solo exhibition of intimate portraits documenting Glasgow's leather underground scene from 1982 to 2002. The Scottish telecoms engineer secretly photographed male subjects in his West End attic for decades. Though often compared to Robert Mapplethorpe, Wood emphasizes he was not part of the leather subculture himself.
How does this story land?
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Guardian Australia · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 17 Jul 2026, 08:19 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 08:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Guardian Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- NDIS fails individuals needing substantial support, raising concerns over its effectiveness
- Australia's highest-paid chief executives revealed
- Queensland Tribunal rules police watch house conditions violate children's rights
- NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
- Watchdog directs judge to counselling after 'inappropriate' comments
- Melbourne council bans e-bikes after six-year trial