Anxy Magazine Issue 4 is all about masculinity. But masculinity isn’t just about men masculinity. Masculinity is about everyone—our power, our vulnerability, our self-expression, and our state of mind. Some of us feel we were shaped by masculine norms that existed before we were born; others feel capable of shaping masculinity into an evolving identity. Masculinity influences the relationships we have with our friends, our families, our work—and our inner worlds.
Whether we’re joining the #MeToo movement, or grieving the loss of a male friend to suicide, the influence of masculine norms can be painful and difficult. It’s time for a new conversation about masculinity—one that recognizes that all of us, regardless of gender, are affected. We have the opportunity and the responsibility to consider how we want masculinity to show up in our own lives, and how we want it to look for coming generations.
Our fourth issue explores the many shapes and shades of masculinity through Anxy’s celebrated mix of intimate personal essays, candid interviews, striking photo essays, art and design.
Highlights include
Terry Crews interviewed by Carvell Wallace, with photography by Bethany Mollenkof; Alexis Madrigal on male self image in the age of social media; Karamo Brown interviewed by Johnetta Elzie, with photography by Aundre Larrow; Thor Benson on finding a role model in David Bowie; and our perceptions of masculinity as imagined by students from 826 Valencia.
Details
Anxy Magazine features one-on-one conversations with creative people about mental health. Maybe it begins as a nagging irritation and develops into a Hulk-like rage; or perhaps it just eats away at you slowly. We wanted to bring the ever-present, shape-shifting nature of anger to the pages of Anxy. And so this issue is packed with personal stories, candid interviews, stunning photography, poems, and more.
188 pages of captivating, meticulously-crafted storytelling that will change your perspective.
