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The photographer turning sex workers into works of art

The Act — Photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten's latest project, The Act, captures women in the sex industry in theatrical scenes and allows them to tell their own stories.

Written by: Michael Segalov // Jen Brook

Culture

The play putting the everyday stories of sex workers on stage

Neither villains nor victims — See Me Now, a new play at the Young Vic in London, is written and performed by current and former sex workers. We talk to its creators about why it's time their voices are heard.

Written by: Marta Bausells

Culture

Tackling stigma with gender queer pornstar Jiz Lee

Coming Out Like A Pornstar — Non-binary sex industry veteran Jiz Lee made a serious impact last year with a collection of touching memoirs about life in front of the lens, Coming Out Like A Pornstar. Now Jiz is turning the very vulnerability of these stories into a powerful political voice.

Written by: Marianna Manson

Photography

Stripping away the stigma: Photos of London's male sex workers in 2016

Meet the men — When it comes to sex work current debates are consumed by ethics and morals, but all too regularly we ignore the human faces and stories of those who've chosen to earn cash in the oldest profession on earth. Photographer Jessica Kelly has set out to shoot intimate portraits of some of London's male sex workers, in the hope of stripping away the stigma surrounding the industry.

Written by: Tenelle Ottley-Matthew

Culture

This opera is set to tackle the stigma surrounding sex work

Deconstructing the stereotypes — Siobhan Knox and Alex Etchart’s new production - The Sex Workers’ Opera - wants to reclaim and redefine stereotypes, and create art that represents people on their own terms.

Written by: Julia Martincic

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