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Leather, latex, ropes, heels, corsets, whips, uniforms … These fetish subculture icons are visually arresting, and yet there are very few photographers really able to capture images which show their true sensuality, elegance and eroticism. The photographer called Tentesion in Barcelona is undoubtedly one of them, and thanks to his unique point of view he has become one of the most respected Barcelona fetish photographers.

Some of his most famous images can be found on book covers of various volumes by publisher Bellaterra dedicated to the world of sadomasochism, such as ” Dominación sensual “, ” Armarios de cuero ” or “BDSM. Estudios sobre la dominación y sumisión.” That same editorial has also published a beautiful book of photographs called “Miradas” absolutely essential for any lover of alternative sensuality. This book collects Tentesion´s most powerful images of everything from outdoor rope suspensions to simple but impressive nude and glamorous erotic shots.

Tentesion has exhibited several times in the private club BDSM Rosas 5 (an ideal environment for their works) and the annual Erotic Film Festival in Barcelona (exhibition title “Bizarre”) and in Madrid. His two exhibitions in Barcelona Bel • Luna Jazz Club, were very well received, and two made erotic calendars, for 2007 and 2008, respectively named “Jazz & Submission” and “Jazz & Pin-ups” were made to commemorate the event. Both played with the combination of imagery and icons of the fetish world with some connection to the world of jazz, always with glamorous signature style of Tentesion.

These calendars and exhibitions gave him a fantastic opportunity to present his pictures to a wider audience and spread the word. Media outlets as diverse as Playboy, TD, Time Out, the newspapers Avui and ABC picked up on the phenomenon. . One noteworthy Tentesion exhibit of one hundred photographs was held at the art gallery and sex shops Desig-Sexevidart in the bohemian district of Gracia. The opening of the expo has became a big party with a performance that beautifully combined opera and sadomasochism, while gallery goers delighted in the hors d’oeuvres and fruit “plate”, which they ate from the naked body of a model.

Tentesion recently started experimenting with photo montages, adding a surreal touch to his images (for example depicting a model with a mermaid’s tail, another with leopard skin): evidence that he is always reinventing himself. The best way to get closer to the work of this artist is to visit the Rosas 5 club in May or any Barcelona BDSM locale, and ask for him yourself. It’s easy to track down such an active photographer: you can just rent apartments in Barcelona, exploring the Barcelona night you are sure to find him…

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