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Superimposed at the top-left of this photo is the “PROPAGANDA” title logo. Just below it is the subtitle “Mad Max Mode.” This horizontal Black & White photo depicts a prettier and more youthful version of Mad Max the Road Warrior from the sci-fi action movie franchise. He has short light brown hair and wears a black leather motorcycle jacket, black denim jeans, and combat boots. His left leg has a black baseball catcher’s shin guard and an improvised orthopedic metal leg brace, which he is adjusting with his right hand. He also wears black leather fingerless gloves with spiked metal studs, a chain earring, a black leather strap with spiked metal studs around his upper left arm, and a heavy chain wrapped around his right boot. His whole body is visible as he sits sideways on a loading dock with his head turned slightly toward the camera, which he makes eye contact with. His back leans against the brick wall of the loading dock, with his butt and left foot on the dock’s rubber bumper. The garage door of the loading dock is closed. The model is Wayne Arents and the photo was taken in 1982 by Propaganda publisher and editor Fred Berger.

Shape Shifter
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Goth-industrial fashion feature, model John Koviak, 1989 and 1990

Mohawks Have More Fun
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Scene feature, punk girls partying, New York City 1982

Bats in the Belfry
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Goth fashion feature, model Wayne Arents, New York, 1985

Mad Max Mode
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Photo essay inspired by Mad Max films, model Wayne Arents, Long Island NY, 1982 to 1986

London Designer Pure Sex Takes Manhattan
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Fetish fashion feature, designer Pure Sex, fashion show at Danceteria, New York City, 1985

Androgynous Apocalypse
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Queer male fetish fashion feature, models Christoph and Sky, Long Island NY, 1996

Idol Worship
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Peter Murphy, Siouxsie Sioux, and Rozz Williams concert reviews

Hip Strips: Ave. A & Melrose Ave.
Date posted: February 12, 2026
Subject: Street Style, New York City 1984 & Los Angeles 1986

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