Wolfgang Tillmans (Photo & Sexy Books)

Published by Benedikt Taschen Verlag in 1995 as part of their series exploring contemporary photography, this monograph serves as an early career retrospective of Wolfgang Tillmans. It emerged during a pivotal moment in the nineties when Tillmans was gaining significant international attention for his observational style, which documented the intimacy of youth culture, queer identity, and the quotidian aspects of nightlife and social life in London and Berlin.

The book design reflects the publisher's house style of the era, prioritizing high-contrast imagery and a democratic approach to subject matter. By placing seemingly casual snapshots of friends and lifestyle alongside more formal compositions, Tillmans sought to challenge the distinction between fine art photography and documentary reportage. The collection was well-received by the contemporary art community for its raw, unfiltered look at the marginalized subcultures that defined the decade.