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Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word
Collage art by the artist formerly known as Pothead Homosexual
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1

WARNING! Contains frontal nudity and adult themes

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Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.

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Project: An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name.

Concept & Development:
 This story began as a feature on the artist's foot-fetish-inspired work but evolved into a critical look at platform politics. The artist, formerly known as @pothead.homosexual, was forced to change his username despite not violating community guidelines. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.

Execution & Deliverables:

  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote Interview)
  • Format: Interview, Artist Feature, Critical Essay
  • Publication: Feral Magazine, Issue 1 (Pages 86-97)
  • My Role: Interview, Writing, Curation, Art Direction

Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word
Collage art by the artist formerly known as Pothead Homosexual
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1

WARNING! Contains frontal nudity and adult themes

Click to turn page →

Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.
Pothead Homosexual: Can't say the H-word (NSFW) / An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.

• • • • • • • • 

Project: An investigation into digital censorship through the experience of a Romanian collage artist whose Instagram account was flagged for its name.

Concept & Development:
 This story began as a feature on the artist's foot-fetish-inspired work but evolved into a critical look at platform politics. The artist, formerly known as @pothead.homosexual, was forced to change his username despite not violating community guidelines. The interview explores the absurdity of this censorship, its impact on queer creators, and the broader implications for artistic freedom online. The feature combines his powerful collage art with a hard-hitting essay on the history and future of queer erasure.

Execution & Deliverables:

  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote Interview)
  • Format: Interview, Artist Feature, Critical Essay
  • Publication: Feral Magazine, Issue 1 (Pages 86-97)
  • My Role: Interview, Writing, Curation, Art Direction
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