The Leathermen Project by Mike Ruiz
I started this project in an effort to demystify a community that I’ve always been incredibly drawn to yet afraid of. One of the most effective paths to self-discovery for me has become photography. It’s also the best conduit for me to gain immediate access to people, places and things that interest and inspire me. I knew that photographing leathermen and chronicling their experiences would help me identify the powerful draw that I felt toward them. I hope that this effort will shine a light on the humanity of leathermen and that it will become a time capsule that will keep the leather community’s rich history alive for future generations.
UPCOMING LEATHERMEN PROJECT EVENTS
NFT DROP of 100 portraits June 5th, 2022 on RARIBLE.COM
LEATHERMEN X MIKE RUIZ
IN CONJUNCTION WITH DAVID CASH OF CASH LABS
LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM EXHIBITION
LEATHERMEN PROJECT BY MIKE RUIZ
OPENS JUNE 12th - SEPT 25TH
Leather Archives & Museum
6418 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626-5006
773-761-9200
TOM OF FINLAND EXHIBITION
TOM’S FOUNDATION + MIKE RUIZ’S EYE
TEAMS UP + GEARS UP
Exhibition at TOM House June 18, 2022
TOM House
1421 Laveta Terrace
Los Angeles, California 90026 USA
O. +1 213 250 1685
THE ACADEMY SOCIAL CLUB EXHIBITION
OPENS SEPT 20TH,, 7- 10 pm – OCT 20th
2166 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114