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celebrating 10 years – elska magazine gets the royal treatment in q magazine

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Elska celebrates ten years of showcasing diverse stories and photography of queer men from around the world with the release of ‘Ten Years of Elska Special Retrospective’.

from humble beginnings

Over fifty issues have been published, featuring local men from LGBTQ+ communities globally. The project began with a simple goal of combining travel photography and stories about men. Initially started in Lviv, Ukraine, it expanded from a zine to a larger publication due to increased content. ​

representation and Diversity

Elska focuses on ordinary, imperfect individuals rather than models or celebrities. ​The publication includes real, raw stories, covering topics like coming out, gender transition, and societal challenges. ​

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brett | Supporting our community since 2004 Elska 06 Istanbul Turkey EkinKandEmrullahT 1

Global Reach

Elska has featured men from 827 different individuals across over fifty cities worldwide. ​Cities include Odesa, Buenos Aires, Taipei, San Francisco, Melbourne, and Cape Town, among others. ​

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brett | Supporting our community since 2004 Elska 16 CapeTown SouthAfrica JeanBoscoM 1

Availability

Elska print books, including the retrospective, are available in select shops and online. ​Additional products include e-books, art prints, postcard sets, and annual subscriptions. ​You can read the full article in this month’s Q Magazine: online now at Q Magazine Magzter and Pressreader.

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Brett Hayhoe is an Australian author, media professional, and publisher with decades of experience steering community-focused narratives.
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