“39 groundbreaking photos that changed how we see men: from Arnie to male tears” — what this page in the network covers. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 17, 2026 • 5:00 AM A new collection of 39 iconic photographs is challenging long-held assumptions about masculinity, from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding poses to a weeping Frenchman. Curated with an introduction by poet Luke Kennard, the images span decades and genres, capturing moments that upended how men are expected to behave, dress, and project power.
Kennard opens with a personal anecdote about pushing his newborn son in a stroller through suburban Birmingham in 2011, feeling judged for doing something as simple as caregiving—a reminder that even small acts can defy gender norms. He references John Berger’s famous observation that in art history, ‘men act, women appear,’ and argues that turning the camera on masculinity itself is a subversive act. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.