Rick Herold

"For decades L.A. artist Rick Herold has proven a master of style. His works are executed on clear plexi in bright and pastel colors..."
              -Los Angeles Times

The World History of Male Love is pleased to kick off its Contemporary Gay Art Gallery with the homoerotic nudes of Rick Herold. These works, depicting the male body and passionate gay sex, span a wide range of styles.

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Contemporary Gay Art Gallery

In addition to fostering an appreciation of pre-20th Century gay art, The World History of Male Love is dedicated to supporting contemporary artists working within the rich homoerotic tradition. We hope this gallery helps promote artists and exposes them to a wider audience. Some of the works are for sale, and visitors have the option of inquiring about a specific work or the artist in general (click the links on each corresponding page). All sales are handled by the artist.

Artists interested in exhibiting their work in the Contemporary Gay Art Gallery should review our submission guidelines.