Diverse Humanity is a groundbreaking series of photography books that captures the rich diversity and complexity of LGBTQ communities around the world. Spotlighting marginalized and often persecuted groups, the series highlights those who challenge rigid definitions of family, identity, and personhood.
Bringing together a distinguished group of photographers, Diverse Humanity — the first photobook series of its kind — offers a nuanced exploration of human relationships in all their variations. The project explores gender diversity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, championing a view of humanity that moves beyond binary perceptions.
The Diverse Humanity series is the largest published collection of queer-themed photography in the world.
The photobook series is a unique collaboration between the Arcus Foundation, Emerson, Wajdowicz Studios (EWS), and The New Press. To learn more, visit:
Jon Stryker, philanthropist, architect, activist for social and environmental causes, and photography devotee, is the founder and board president of the Arcus Foundation dedicated to the idea that people can live in harmony with one another and the natural world.
Jurek Wajdowicz is an internationally renowned graphic designer, fine art photographer, and principal of Emerson, Wajdowicz Studios (EWS). His art photographs have been collected in Liminal Spaces. Fotografie_75 (Lars Müller Publishers), 67/11 (EWS Press) and he is the author of Pride and Joy: Taking the Streets of New York City (The New Press). To learn more, visit: JurekWajdowicz.com
The New Press publishes books that promote and enrich public discussion and the understanding of issues vital to our democracy and to a more equitable world. These books are made possible by the enthusiasm of an engaged readership; the support of a committed group of donors, large and small; the collaboration of many partners in the independent media and the not-for-profit sector; booksellers, who often hand-sell New Press books; librarians; and above all by the authors themselves. To learn more, visit: thenewpress.com
The Arcus Foundation was founded in 2000 by Jon Stryker and is dedicated to the idea that people can live in harmony with one another and the natural world. Arcus’ work is based on the belief that respect for diversity among peoples and in nature is essential to a positive future for our planet and all of its inhabitants. The foundation works globally and has offices in New York City and Cambridge, U.K. To learn more, visit: arcusfoundation.org
Emerson, Wajdowicz Studios (EWS) are the design consultants behind the Diverse Humanity photography book series. EWS, led by Lisa LaRochelle and Jurek Wajdowicz, is renowned for its international expertise in multi-platform design projects focused on social justice, human rights, environmental protection, photojournalism, and other pressing cultural, political, and social issues. To learn more, visit: designEWS.com