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" 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. A new zine Flip x Flop witrh Slava Mogutin comes out Augest 2026. Recent interviews by DAZED & Sniffies
Exhibitions / Events
/STRIPPED/ Launch - Roses of Elagabalus, 2026Peckham24 - London 2026Queeriosities - Copeland Gallery 2025GLUE: Book Fair - ICA 2025In Conversation with Dominic Johnson, Art’otel 2025Under the Spotlight: Contemporary Art and Critical Perspectives in Review, The Courtauld Institute of Art 2025 PhotoLondon - Somerset House, London 2025Scanners - Vout-o-Reenees London 2025Queeriosities - Copeland Gallery 2024The Male Gays, Libreria, London 2024Queeriosities - Museum of the Home, Winter 2023Tom of Finland Art Fair, London July 2023Queeriosities - Museum of the Home, Spring 2023Tom of Finland Art Fair, LA Oct 2019Pornceptual London “Darkroom install” Aug 2019Hyeres 34 Festival Villa Noailles, France April 2019Tom of Finland Art Fair, LA Oct 2018The Violators Group Exhibition : Leslie-Lohman Museum, NYC Oct 2018Studios UZI, NYC July - August 2018Education
BFA, MICA: Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore USA, 2009Publishing / Media
RedHot XXL PRE-ORDER 2026FlipxFlop zine Bona Varda 2026DAZED: This new book celebrates the eroticism of photobooths 2026/STRIPPED/ Bona Varda 2026ZIBER Issue 001 - Never Too Old To Disappoint Your Parents, 2025OUTSIDER/S Borna Varda 2025Scanners Borna Varda 2025Crap zine no4 2025Bonjour Vincent 2025Crotch Magazine #12 2024Lusted Men 2024Crap zine no3 2024Bona Varda Interview 2024Oliraptor zine 2023Wonder + Lust Interview Nov 2023Crap zine no2 2023Pornceptual zine #5 “Amassing Mess” 2022 Un-Masc-ed Podcast 2022What About Tom Interview 2021Pornceptual zine #4 “What a messy fu*king year…” 2020Attitude Magazine May Issue 2020Haus Magazine Sex Issue April 2020Boner Magazine March 2019Happy Campers Podcast July 2018Erika Lust Interview March 2018Pornceptual zine #3 “Messy Brexit” 2018Video / Film
OnlyFans Films Era 2019 - 2026Campervan “4th July” 2019Antonio Da Silva - Cruising in the Park 2018