Juliusz Lewandowski

Uniforms

From Greek vases to Tom of Finland. What is the appeal of a soldier in bed?

Companionship, fetish and homoaffectivity.

This exhibition is a continuation of the long tradition of exploring the relationship between art, homoerotism, and military culture.

In this exhibition, Lewandowski’s works explore the intersection of art, homoerotism, and military culture. His paintings have a strong appeal to those who are interested in the secret world of homoerotic desire, and his use of military uniforms and imagery adds to the allure of his work.

The paintings are inspired by the homoerotic fantasies of artists like Tom of Finland and the ancient Greeks, who celebrated the male form in their art. He often depicts military settings, such as the navy or collective showers. Uniforms and fetish objects also feature heavily in his paintings, which have an aesthetic that is both seductive and powerful.

Lewandowski’s work often incorporates the buddy system, which has homoerotic undertones, and he draws inspiration from historical figures like Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and the Sacred Band of Thebes. His paintings are reminiscent of the homoerotic works of artists like Leyendecker and Cadmus, who explored this theme in their art.

In many ways, Lewandowski’s art is a continuation of the long tradition of exploring the relationship between art, homoerotism, and military culture. His works challenge mainstream ideas of masculinity and offer a glimpse into a secret world of desire that is powerfully alluring. Today, contemporary artists and illustrators continue to explore this theme, using it to create provocative and thought-provoking works of art.