Excited to announce my first ever solo exhibition in San Francisco! Opening September 4th at the Bob Mizer Foundation and running through November 29th 2025. More details below.
Stuart Sandford: In Youth Is Pleasure
September 4 – November 29, 2025
The Bob Mizer Foundation
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 XX, celebrating 20 years of his 35mm photography work, 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.
Join us for a special event:
An Evening with Stuart Sandford
TBD — 7:00 PM (PST)
Live on Zoom
Stuart Sandford will host an exclusive online presentation about his work, artistic process, and the inspirations behind his powerful photographs. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the artist.
For media inquiries or to RSVP for the Zoom event, please contact:
info@bobmizer.org
www.bobmizer.org
For press inquiries, images, or interview requests, please contact:
Corbin Crable
Bob Mizer Foundation
staff@bobmizer.org
bobmizer.org
Exhibition Details:
Title: Stuart Sandford: In Youth Is Pleasure
Dates: September 4 – November 29, 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 Foundation and Research Center:
The Bob Mizer Foundation 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.