An Exclusive Look Inside the Sensual Pages of Inspiró: Issue 2

Creator Mark Alan invites us back into the world of "Inspiró," his newest publication featuring nude and erotic art by some of today's most influential queer creators.

Photographer Mark Alan of The Male Muse is best known for his nude male portraiture, but his artistic ambitions extend far beyond his personal photography.

With Inspiró, his self-published magazine dedicated to queer art, Mark has created an outlet that thoughtfully curates diverse creatives from around the world while building a space to showcase male beauty and sensuality across various modalities.

Following the release of Inspiró’s debut issue, Mark was already building out issue two, expanding the publication’s catalog while maintaining the high level of material featured in issue one. In the newest release, you will highlight works by artists like Bert Van Pelt, Marco Matroso, Ahmad Naser Eldein, and Wayne Howarth.

With contributions from a variety of queer artists — including photographers, painters, digital illustrators, and ceramicists — Inspiró continues to evolve as a deeply personal yet widely impactful project for creators and readers alike.

Below are highlights from our first interview and all new photos from Inspiró: Issue Two. For uncensored images and to continue reading this article, subscribe below ◡̈