LOCKED

A Tribute to the Crowned ManBy Mario Octuvon
Art Basel Miami December 2025

🔒 ABOUT THE PROJECTLOCKED is a photography and storytelling exhibit honoring the essence of Black men through the beauty, strength, spirit, and individuality of their locks.Each lock is different, each man tells a story.📍WHO WE’RE LOOKING FORWe’re capturing real men from all walks of life
Locks of all textures, lengths, and styles who live in or around Miami.No modeling experience needed.
Just your natural self.🎁 WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVEWhile this is a passion project, we honor your time and presence with a curated wellness package valued at $350, which includes:
•    Professionally edited portraits
•    Invitation to the 2025 Art Basel LOCKED exhibit
•    Voucher to EXOTI’KAZ Wellness
•    Spa treatment or massage
•    Gym class pass✍🏾 JOIN THE MOVEMENTTap the link below to complete our short form.
You’ll be contacted directly to arrange your portrait session.🤝 PARTNERS & COLLABSPresented by
Mario Octuvon
Founder & Creative Director
@islandboimario
for @islandboivisionsFeaturing:
Avery Liburd
Director / Photographer
@averyliburdTBD Hair & Glam Squad🔑 CLOSING THOUGHTThis project is more than photography
it’s preservation.
Your locks hold stories, history, strength, and power.You DESERVE to be SEEN.
It’s your time to SHINE.Let’s honor that together.