16/06/2025
Gay arts magazime Gayety showcases the work of Mike Balaban, who is making his photo archive available on Instagram, carefully curated and with meaningful recording beneath each photo of its meaning. From muscle boys in gay clubs to people enjoying their holidays at Fire Island, this documentation shows LGBTQIA life from the eighties to the current time. Gayety says " From the sun-drenched beaches of Fire Island, through the pulsing nightlife of Mykonos, to the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. His photos are like postcards from the queer past, capturing moments that were often hidden from mainstream society. They reveal a fascinating blend of freedom, rebellion, and intimacy." For more information and a sample look at what the Instagram archive contains, visit https://gayety.com/
