Andre Coutoula by Arax

Andre Coutoula photographed by Studio Arax in 1949.

Posted on March 14, 2026February 6, 2026
1950s

Jean Millet, 1954

Jean Millet posed nude for Arax of Paris in 1954.

Posted on March 3, 2026January 28, 2026
1940s

Jean Merlier by Arax

Jean Merlier poses for Studio Arax in Paris in 1946.

Posted on March 2, 2026February 2, 2026
1940s

Robert Duranton

Bodybuilder Robert Duranton took Mr. France every year from 1946 through 1951 before moving to the USA to become a professional wrestler. Photos by Arax and others.

Posted on February 5, 2026December 13, 2025
1940s

Thomas Hubert

Thomas Hubert poses nude for Arax of Paris in 1948.

Posted on February 3, 2026December 13, 2025
1950s

Sandor Szabo, wrestler

Hungarian pro wrestler Sandor Szabo became big in wrestling in the USA after emigration.

Posted on February 2, 2026December 13, 2025
1960s

Helmut Riedemeyer by Arax

Helmut Riedermeyer poses for Arax of Paris in the 60s.

Posted on January 31, 2026December 13, 2025
1950s

Charles Kassapian

Charles Kassapian, photos by Arax of Paris. 1950s.

Posted on April 1, 2025February 12, 2025
1950s

Richard Alan

Richard Allen photographed nude by Bob Mizer, Bob Delmonteque, and Arax.

Posted on February 14, 2025January 11, 2025
1950s

Elmo Santiago Magazine Collection

From Mr. New York City 1955 through Jr. Mr. America in 1959 all the way to Mr. Universe in 1966, Lon of New York (later, Lon of Olympia) followed Elmo Santiago’s career.