Oliver Sarley (b. 1986), also known as Oli Raptor, is a London-based artist whose photography captures the essence of queer life. Sarley's work, reflective of a "lifetime of censorship" sheding light on the experiences of marginalized communities, transcending societal restrictions. Through his alter ego, Oli Raptor, Sarley meticulously documents intimate moments with strangers, friends, and lovers, capturing the raw essence of these experiences. His photographs defy societal norms, challenging viewers to contemplate the rich tapestry of human diversity. Sarley not only sparks dialogue but also raises awareness and advocates against censorship through his art.
He has exhibited at Queeriosites and PhotoLondon. Other notable showcases include "The Violators" & “Fire Flower” in NYC and the Tom of Finland Foundation Fairs. With works added to the Tom of Finland & Bob Mizer collections. In publications such as Pornceptual, Crotch & Crap Zine. Oli's first photography book OUTSIDER/s by Bona Varda launched last year and his second publication /STRIPPED/ came out May 2026. Flip x Flop zine with Slava Mogutin came out August 2026. Recent interviews by DAZED & Sniffies
Education
BFA, MICA: Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore USA, 2009
Publishing / Media
DAZED: This new zine is challenging big tech’s fear of sex
Sniffies: HUSH Article by Brian Teeling
FlipxFlop zine Bona Varda 2026
DAZED: This new book celebrates the eroticism of photobooths
ZIBER Issue 001 - Never Too Old To Disappoint Your Parents, 2025
Scanners Borna Varda 2025
Crap zine no4 2025
Bonjour Vincent 2025
Crap zine no3 2024
Bona Varda Interview 2024
Oliraptor zine 2023
Wonder + Lust Interview Nov 2023
Crap zine no2 2023
Pornceptual zine #5 “Amassing Mess” 2022
Un-Masc-ed Podcast 2022
What About Tom Interview 2021
Pornceptual zine #4 “What a messy fu*king year…” 2020
Attitude Magazine May Issue 2020
Haus Magazine Sex Issue April 2020
Boner Magazine March 2019
Happy Campers Podcast July 2018
Erika Lust Interview March 2018
Pornceptual zine #3 “Messy Brexit” 2018
Exhibitions / Events
The Everyday Extraordinary, London 2026
Queeriosities - Copeland Gallery 2026
FIRE FLOWERS / BOOKS ZINES ART - NYC 2026
FlipXFlop Talk /w Slava Mogutin - Stück 2026
/STRIPPED/ Launch - Roses of Elagabalus 2026
Peckham24 - London 2026
Queeriosities - Copeland Gallery 2025
GLUE: Book Fair - ICA 2025
In Conversation with Dominic Johnson, Art’otel 2025
Under the Spotlight: Contemporary Art and Critical Perspectives in Review, The Courtauld Institute of Art 2025
PhotoLondon - Somerset House, London 2025
Scanners - Vout-o-Reenees London 2025
Queeriosities - Copeland Gallery 2024
The Male Gays, Libreria, London 2024
Queeriosities - Museum of the Home, Winter 2023
Tom of Finland Art Fair, London July 2023
Queeriosities - Museum of the Home, Spring 2023
Tom of Finland Art Fair, LA Oct 2019
Pornceptual London “Darkroom install” Aug 2019
Hyeres 34 Festival Villa Noailles, France April 2019
Tom of Finland Art Fair, LA Oct 2018
The Violators Group Exhibition : Leslie-Lohman Museum, NYC Oct 2018
Studios UZI, NYC July - August 2018
Video / Film
OnlyFans Films Era 2019 - 2026
Campervan “4th July” 2019
Antonio Da Silva - Cruising in the Park 2018