Buck Angel Photo by Dirk Hooper Selected for Kinsey Art Show

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — A photo by fine-art photographer Dirk Hooper featuring adult trans icon Buck Angel has been chosen for the Kinsey Institute’s 2014 Juried Art Show.

Jurors have selected more than 90 art pieces for the show that opens to the general public today, May 17, in the Grunwald Gallery of Art at Indiana University.

“My photography, in general, is about magnifying a fantasy persona, or elevating subjects by emphasizing their strengths,” Dirk Hooper said. “I tell subjects that I want to present the person you are on Halloween, not the person you are in day-to-day life. My photos tend to have an erotic or fetish quality, but I want to stimulate your mind, not your naughty bits.”

Referring to his photo of Angel, Hooper added “I created the setting and chose the aesthetic look of this photo to present a timeless iconic visual to match Mr. Angel’s iconic presence.”

Hooper is a fantasy and fetish photographer, fine artist and writer whose work has been described as “forbidden tales to rival the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and the Marquis de Sade.” His publishing credits include eclectic mediums, ranging from comic books to music projects to art books like “Fetish Fantasies: The Best of International Fetish Photography” and slick fetish magazine “Skin Two Magazine.”

Angel is an FTM transsexual adult film star, who has travelled the world to spread his message of self-acceptance, visiting places as diverse as Yale University, Idea City, Spike TV, “The Tyra Banks Show” and the “Howard Stern Show.”

The Kinsey Institute’s Juried Art Show opens today and will run until Saturday, July 12. The Grunwald Gallery of Art is located at 1201 E 7th St. at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

The Kinsey Institute Juried Art Show premiered in April 2006 in the Kinsey Institute Gallery. For more information about the show, click here.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Tiffani Time Makes Her WIFEY Debut

Newly crowned XMA Creator Awards Rising Clip Creator Tiffani Time stars with her husband Benfit and Jax Slayher in the latest release from Vixen Media Group studio imprint WIFEY.

Karmen Karma Stars in Latest From Ricky's Room

Karmen Karma stars in the latest release from Ricky's Room, titled "A Long Time Cumming."

Cubbi Thompson Makes Her Jules Jordan Debut

Cubbi Thompson has made her Jules Jordan debut alongside Lexington Steele in the studio's latest release.

Seth Gamble Drops Trailer for Upcoming Feature 'Once Upon a Time in the Valley'

Multi-XMAs winner Seth Gamble has released the trailer for his upcoming Wicked Pictures feature, "Once Upon a Time in the Valley."

Ryan Reid Stars in Latest From Brazzers

Ryan Reid stars with Damon Dice in “A Day in the Life,” from Brazzers.

Andylynn Payne Toplines Joey Silvera's 'Trans-Active 30'

Andylynn Payne headlines director Joey Silvera’s “Trans-Active 30” from Evil Angel.

Violet Myers, Megan Faith Star in Latest From Slayed

Reigning XMAs Premium Social Creator of the Year Violet Myers stars with Megan Faith in the latest release from Vixen Media Group studio imprint Slayed.

Coco Bae Returns to Brazzers

Coco Bae stars with Danny D. in the latest release from Brazzers, titled “The Cock Collector.”

Penthouse Names Kira Shine June's 'Pet of the Month'

Penthouse Magazine has named model Kira Shine as Pet of the Month for June.

Jade Greene Makes Her Reality Kings Debut

Jade Greene has made her Reality Kings debut alongside multi-XMAs winner Mick Blue in "Ski Boat Skeet."

Show More