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    Avatar Celebrates 35 Years of Art, Leather, and BDSM

    Christopher Harrity
    02/27/18
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    The men of Avatar Club Los Angeles celebrated 35 years of BDSM education with a gallery exhibition. Read more below.

    The men of Avatar Club Los Angeles celebrated 35 years of BDSM education with a gallery exhibition. Read more below.

    The men of Avatar Club Los Angeles celebrated 35 years of BDSM education at one of the premier leather events of 2018 on February 17. There was live entertainment provided by the host, International Mister Leather 2017 Ralph Bruneau.

    The event, at Highways Performance Space and Gallery, included a gallery opening with with historic and new art pieces. On display are exclusive erotic works from noted artists, including Wim Griffith, Drubskin, Dean Cameron, Turk McNanty, B.B., Leo Garcia, Don Tinling, Joe Rodriguez, Michael Kirwan, and some pieces never seen before.

    There are also a number of newer artists such as David Alexson, Oxana Diaz, Butch B., and Yusuf Eckolm. Select pieces from this art exhibit are also available for sale. The exhibit continues through March 10.

    Above: A limited edition sculpture designed by famed artist Wim Griffith, created specifically to celebrate Avatar's 35th anniversary. The Avatar Man is available either 20 inches tall or 29 inches tall.

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    Christopher Harrity

    Christopher Harrity is the Manager of Online Production for Here Media, parent company to The Advocate and Out. He enjoys assembling online features on artists and photographers, and you can often find him poring over the mouldering archives of the magazines.
    Christopher Harrity is the Manager of Online Production for Here Media, parent company to The Advocate and Out. He enjoys assembling online features on artists and photographers, and you can often find him poring over the mouldering archives of the magazines.
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