No Mames

No Mames is a celebration of the thriving LGBTQ+ individuals who are energizing Mexico City's art and design industries. Mayan Toledano's book showcases a tender side of the Mexico City queer scene, immortalizing queer Mexican artists in places they can fully call their own. Through her reportage, fashion, and portrait work, Toledano shares the stories of her queer community, exploring their interior lives with empathy and respect. The series portraiture follows a two-fold process: first, she captures her subjects as they present themselves in everyday life; then, she photographs them as they would like to appear, facilitating the construction of their fantasy selves.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Damiani

No Mames is a vibrant celebration of the thriving LGBTQ+ community, who are injecting new life and energy into the art and design industries of Mexico City. In her captivating new book, Mayan Toledano unveils a tender and intimate side of the vibrant queer scene in the city. Through her meticulous reportage, fashion, and portrait work, Toledano shares the stories of her diverse queer community, delving into their inner lives with empathy and respect.

Her photography is characterized by a colorful dreaminess, often capturing her young subjects in the comfort of their bedrooms. While Toledano is based in New York, she has found herself increasingly drawn to Mexico City, a place she perceives as a creative sanctuary. No Mames pays homage to the local LGBTQ artists, designers, and creatives who are actively contributing to Mexican culture, many of whom are couples, roommates, and lifelong friends.

The series of portraiture follows a unique two-fold process. First, Toledano captures her subjects in their everyday lives, allowing them to present themselves as they see fit. Then, she photographs them as they envision themselves, fostering the construction of their fantasy selves. This collaborative act of wish-fulfillment sometimes overlaps with real-life transformations, as Toledano follows one of her subjects, Havi, over a period of time.

Through her lens, No Mames offers a profound insight into the lives of these remarkable individuals, showcasing their resilience, creativity, and unwavering pride. It is a testament to the power of community, love, and self-expression, and a celebration of the beauty and diversity that exists within the LGBTQ+ community.

Weight: 1468g
Dimension: 248 x 294 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788862087919