[Woman in striped dress with monkey], Los Angeles v62 CHARLIE TOKA & JAY KOOL

CHARLIE TOKA & JAY KOOL

Six months prior to Mizer's documentation

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" Physique Pictorial 58 (Autumn 2021): 34–41

challenging societal norms and celebrating same-sex desire

[Woman in striped dress with monkey], Los Angeles v62 CHARLIE TOKA & JAY KOOLBob Mizer had a fascination with monkeys that lasted throughout his career. He first began incorporating monkeys into his photos in the early 1940s and continued to do so until the end of his life. Mizer's monkeys were often photographed alongside male models, creating a playful and sometimes erotic dynamic. The monkeys would sometimes wear clothing or props, adding an element of whimsy to the images. Mizer's monkey photos remain an interesting and