I had contemplated bringing my project to Moldova for many years, but I hesitated, fearing it might not resonate. I was concerned that Chisinau might be too small, conservative, or closeted to find subjects willing to share their stories. However, I soon realised these were misconceptions, deeply rooted in stereotypes that paint Moldova solely as the 'poorest country in Europe.' I decided it was time to explore it firsthand.
In the twisted corridors of Mexico City's subway, a culture of underground gay sex thrives with little oversight. "Since 2000, public male-male sex has taken place in the último vagón almost constantly during its operating hours," indicating a long-standing acceptance of such acts amid a legal grey area.