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Drawing from his recently released monograph Stuart Sandford XXX, this exhibition offers a stunning selection of photographs that explore the beauty, vulnerability, and sensuality of youth. With images that range from quiet moments in sunlit bedrooms to the haziness of post-coital intimacy, Sandford captures the emotional and physical landscape of being young and alive.

Exhibition Announcement:

Stuart Sandford: In Youth Is Pleasure

September 4  - November 29, 2025
Bob Mizer Foundation Main Gallery, San Francisco, CA

920 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA

The Bob Mizer Foundation Announces San Francisco Debut of Photographer Stuart Sandford with In Youth Is Pleasure

San Francisco, CA — The Bob Mizer Foundation is thrilled to present the San Francisco debut of UK/Mexico City–based photographer Stuart Sandford. His solo exhibition, In Youth Is Pleasure, will be on view from September 4 through November 29, 2025, at the Foundation’s exhibition space in the Tenderloin.

Drawing from his recently released monograph Stuart Sandford XXX, this exhibition offers a stunning selection of photographs that explore the beauty, vulnerability, and sensuality of youth. With images that range from quiet moments in sunlit bedrooms to the haziness of post-coital intimacy, Sandford captures the emotional and physical landscape of being young and alive.

Sandford’s work captures the exhilarating essence of youth, celebrating the joy, freedom, and intimacy of being young and alive. Through his evocative portraits of friends and lovers, he invites viewers to experience sensuality and connection. Sandford’s portraits are revealing and retain a sense of mystery and intimacy. From lounging on unmade beds to the haziness of post-coital moments, his photographs capture the fleeting interval between lovers and between photographer and muse. Through his lens, Sandford invites viewers into the world of his friends, lovers, and associates.

“Sandford embodies the spirit of Bob Mizer,” said De Kwok, Head of Programming at the Foundation. “When we first encountered his work, we immediately noted the joyful exuberance that echoes much of Mizer’s energy. Through his lens, viewers are invited into fleeting moments of connection between friends, lovers, and muses.”

Known for his intimate portraits and evocative storytelling, Sandford’s work has been included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and the Centre de la Photographie Genève, and featured in numerous high-profile publications, including the Sir Elton John Photography Collection. He is currently in development for his first feature film.

For press inquiries, images, or interview requests, please contact:

Corbin Crable
Bob Mizer Foundation
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Exhibition Details:

• Title: Stuart Sandford: In Youth Is Pleasure

• Dates: September 3 - August 30, 2025

• Location: Bob Mizer Foundation, 920 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA

• Opening Reception: September 4, 2025 6:00-8:30 PM

About the Bob Mizer Museum and Photographic Archives:

The Bob Mizer Museum and Photographic Archives is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Bob Mizer, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. The Foundation houses Mizer’s extensive archive of photographs, films, and publications, and promotes the study of physique photography and its impact on modern visual culture. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs, the Foundation continues to foster an appreciation for Mizer’s work and its enduring influence on contemporary art.

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