Bob Mizer

Henri Dickerson & Henry Bunkers [slave and warrior], Los Angeles, c.1968

9.625 × 6.625 ″ vintage color transparency chromogenic print

In a mannerist flourish, this image offers a rare insight into the dynamic collaboration of Henri Dickerson, who would later attain fame as the 1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson, and model Henry Bunkers. Their partnership embodied the distinctive ethos of a bygone era in the world of physical culture. Within the frame, Mizer's lens not only artfully captures the meticulously sculpted physiques of these iconic figures but also conveys the essence of camaraderie and the vibrant energy that characterized their age.