Jack Rowe
Art Director, Senior Art Director, Designer, Founder
In their own words
It’s important to evolve and keep things feeling fresh.
Each page has been designed to embody the work it’s displaying, creating a physical space for readers to explore intimacy and creativity in its purest, uncensored form.
A recurring red theme ties everything together, evoking romance, passion, darkrooms, and the sensuality of erotica.
Articles & interviews4
- Gay Times on bringing the iconic queer magazine back into print
At the November 2025 Nicer Tuesdays event, Gay Times’ senior art director Jack Rowe and managing director Solomon Thomson discussed the magazine’s return to print. They reflected on the publication’s long queer history, its provocative past covers, and the challenges of reviving a legacy title for contemporary audiences.
- "Tickets on Sale for October's Nicer Tuesdays with Top Creatives"
It’s Nice That announces the October 2025 edition of its monthly Nicer Tuesdays event, featuring talks by Pentagram partner Hugh Miller, illustrator Bianca Beneduci Assad, and the creative team from Gay Times. The event will explore themes of visual identity, storytelling, and equality, with sponsorship from El Rayo Tequila, Lovecorn, and music by Epidemic Sound. Set to take place at EartH Hackney, the evening promises insights into design process and creative culture.
- "Gay Times Relaunches with Provocative Still Life Cover"
Gay Times magazine has relaunched with a bold new visual direction, debuting a still life cover shoot by photographer and art director Marloes Haarmans. Collaborating with set designer Pierre Vaillant, Haarmans created conceptual sculptures combining everyday objects and sex toys to explore queer identity and modern gay semiotics. The project marks a new era for the publication under art director Jack Rowe, emphasizing inclusivity and creative experimentation.