The 17th Annual Sensual and Erotic Art Exhibition will display sexually-themed works from a variety of critically-acclaimed artists as part of the Erotica LA expo on June 22-24 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Subtitled "Crossroads Between Pornography and the Erotic Image," the provocative exhibit premiered at The XART Gallery in Los Angeles. The traveling art show examines the frequently blurred line between art and pornography.
The exhibition, organized by the L.A.-based XART Foundation and sponsored by The Lifestyles Organization of Anaheim, features the work of artists Carlos Batts, Dujuna Blackman, David Bloksberg, Peter Bodner, Photos by Corwin, Roberto Cuellar, Donna Ferrato, Justice Howard, Lord Tim Hudson, Karynna, Terry Kennedy, Tom O'Hara, Pornotopia.com, Joe Pardice, Robyn Raggio, Liezel Rubin, Sagemonn, Craig Scoffone, Brian Soucy, Martin Tellez, Frank Venades, Alejandro Zenker and many others.
"Erotic artwork is the clearest and most accurate mirror of a given society," XART Gallery Director Luis De La Cruz told AVN.com. "Sometimes critics find difficulty distinguishing between pornography and art. Even though both types of images use sex, the combination of artistic or erotic qualities and subtle pornography are the prime reason the artwork receives such critical acclaim."
"We are proud to hold such a magnificent and respected annual exhibition at our show," said Cindy Cheer, Marketing Manager for Erotica LA. "We believe the exhibit will have a large impact on our attendees and is sure to inspire more people to embrace their freedom of expression."
The XART Foundation is a public benefit, non-profit 501(c)3 organization formed strictly for charitable and educational purposes. The XART Foundation developed from the success of the Annual Sensual and Erotic Art Exhibition, founded by Luis & Theresa De La Cruz. The exhibition reigns as the longest running continuous survey of its kind in America.
Now in its 11th year, Erotica LA features upscale shopping, entertainment, the 2nd Annual F.A.M.E. awards and educational workshops in the romantic and erotic genre. Exhibit space is on sale now. For booth space and sponsorship opportunities at Erotica LA, contact Bonnie Shapiro, Account Executive at 818.718.5788 or [email protected].
To purchase tickets to the show, visit Ticketweb.com. For a discount, enter code ELA1. This special discount is only available online for presale tickets.
