"Heteronormative masculinity is still deeply rooted in professional sports, and homosexuality remains taboo in male team sports. Lucas broke this taboo. By coming out publicly, he became the first openly gay professional athlete in German team sports—a step that made him visible, but also vulnerable." HOMETOWN JOURNAL.
Jana Gerberding c/o BIRD PRODUCTION photographed the German handball pro for HOMETOWN JOURNAL.
In October 2022, Lucas Krzikalla became the first active German team athlete in one of the four major professional leagues to speak openly about his homosexuality in several interviews.
Jana Gerberding photographed Lucas Krzikalla for the first issue of the Portraiture series - a magazine dedicated to showcasing the work of visual artists in combination with their models, providing them with a platform to tell their stories through words and images.
The magazine is now available in stores - you can purchase it for 18 euros via the website listed below.
GoSee : hometownjournal.eu