SUCCESS IN THE BIG APPLE
The
Tom of Finland Foundation hosted its Second Annual New York City
Erotic Art Fair this past July, and number two was even bigger and
better than the inaugural. With 35 artists' booths, more than 50 artists
represented, and over 800 in attendance, sales topped $21,000 during
the three day weekend event. Our hosts at The Center in Chelsea were
both gracious and accommodating, and the synergy generated between the
artists and the attendees suggests that it was a cultural experience
for all concerned.

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Just
a glimpse of the growing NYC Fair |
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As
in LA., the artist and model demonstration is a popular attraction |
Artists
who have attended fairs in both Los Angeles and Manhattan enjoyed the
contrast between the two. Our sincere gratitude to HX Magazine,
our main media sponsor; The Center, for providing the space which
made it possible; and the Leslie-Lohman Foundation, Visual Arts,
the New York Body Archive, Wessel-O'Connor, GMSMA,
and Art@Large, all of whom assisted us by promoting the event
to their memberships.
We
thank you all for your support and fellowship in this collaboration.

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Already
wall-to-wall with art in its second year, the buzz for next
year's N.Y.C. Fair is already in the air |
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Foundation
Administrator Matthew Blouin brought along his ever-cheery attitude
on his journey east |

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Artist
Michael Kirwan's (r) work is right at home in the big-city ethos |
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Miguel
Angel Reyes brings some vibrant L.A. color to N.Y.C.
photos
above by Volker Morlock |

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Artist
Angel Marino shows his work |
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Buff
bartender Bud plans on making the trip for the LA Art Fair |

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Brian
H. Crede's innovative 3-D cutout images have to be seen in person
to be fully appreciated |
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Artist
Ira Smith was capturing some Weekend photos of his own |

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David
Manley has also recently had work featured for purchase in the
Erotic Art Gallery |
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Robert
Richards (l), well known illustrator, is a veteran of the Fairs
on both coasts |

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Amid
the artwork, a few NYC-chic fashion statements stood out as
well. |
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