Butt | #34

There’s a lot of respect to be had for a magazine that’s been around for twenty-three years, and BUTT is one of those magazines. 

Started in Amsterdam back in 2001, they’ve published 34 issues with “ interviews and photographs of and by shameless queers from the world over” in addition to even more creative projects from the publishers. Not just a collection of explicit images, but a protected space for marginalized folks to talk freely and without judgment. Where a conversation can cover their latest creative project and also their preferred sex position. 

Almost as iconic as the uncensored content is the design of the magazine. Famously known for its pink paper, BUTT is a prime example of how to carve out a memorable design identity with just a few elements. Even better, they’ll openly break the supposed rules they’ve set, such as a pull quote spanning over their two clearly delineated columns.

As you read, consider how this design reflects the community they speak to and how the storytelling competes (if it does) with the photography. Does something make you uncomfortable? Ask yourself why.