Seung Lee

South Korea

In his words, to be a man in New York: “Growing up with mom, I always tried to be sensitive. Now I realize that man has to be forceful, strong, aggressive, and that’s what society expects. That’s what I’ve learned in New York, watching successful businessmen. They have such a different presence. I don’t really think it’s good. Sometimes they are so chauvinistic. Society buys into that." Seung Lee, South Korea

From the series: ''Men of New York''

Ari Gaitanis, Australia

From the series ''Men of New York''

In his words, to be a man in New York: “People want you to feel free here, so that they can feel free. This freedom is contagious, and makes everybody free.”

Stefano Vaccaro, Sicily-Italy

From the series: ''Men of New York''

In his words, to be a man in New York: “It’s a place where everybody brings diversity and experience to the table. Then it’s up to the other person to listen and try to understand, or walk his own way. It’s really up to you and how you perceive the world around you, and if you’re willing to accept those energies and ways of thinking.”

Giordano Morichi, Italy