Rip Colt Posters (Colt Studios, ca. 1968). Rolled, Very Fine-. Erotica Posters (2) (23" X 29.25").. ...

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Rip Colt Posters (Colt Studios, ca. 1968). Rolled, Very Fine-. Erotica Posters (2) (23" X 29.25").
Offered here are two vintage posters titled "Wanted" and "Ship Shape" from Colt Studio featuring art by Jim French, better known by his pseudonym Rip Colt!

Colt Studio, an American independent pornography company established in 1967, holds great historical and cultural importance within the LGBTQIA+ community. As one of the first companies to produce and distribute gay pornographic films, it played a significant role in the sexual revolution of the late 1960s and 1970s, serving to challenge cultural taboos and advocate for sexual liberation.

The explicit homoerotic imagery showcased by Colt Studio was revolutionary at the time, breaking away from the shadows and signaling a shift towards open acceptance and desire. The company's products have gained a cult following and have been instrumental in liberating gay sexuality and promoting positive self-perceptions within the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging a wide audience over the years, Colt Studio resonates with individuals and collectors with a keen interest in understanding the historic trajectory of gay liberation, sexual freedom, and the significant roles pornography has played in shaping LGBTQIA+ culture and identity.

Photographer Jim French, (aka Rip Colt), is celebrated as a pioneering figure within the LGBTQIA+ community. Esteemed for his substantial contribution to both the world of photography and gay erotica through his founding of Colt Studio, French championed the representation of male homoeroticism at a time when it was scarcely seen.

Rip Colt's evocative and unabashed visual narratives played an instrumental role in reshaping negative societal perceptions and prevailing stigmas about homosexual desire. His work also served as a catalyst for body positivity within the gay community, presenting a variety of masculine endotypes in a desirable and empowering light. Art enthusiasts, photographers, and individuals involved in LGBTQIA+ activism and history would find considerable cultural substance in items connected with his life and work. In essence, the influence of Jim French has been fundamental in documenting and shaping the visual language of gay culture, making his contribution to the LGBTQIA+ narrative a crucial and enduring one.

Unrestored posters have bright colors and an overall clean appearance. They may have general signs of use, such as edge wear, mild border toning, tiny tears, creasing, and unobtrusive smudging.


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