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DESIRE, DISCIPLINE, AND THE THEATER OF POWER—MAKE DESIRE, DISCIPLINE, AND THE THEATER OF POWER—MAKE AMERICA KINKY AGAIN (MAKA) TRIPTYCH, DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION THE BODY AS A PORTAL Per @michellemildenhall_artist - "I'm super proud to be selected to be part of LE SALON DES REFUSES PECHE EXHIBITION this year curated by @sincitygallery here's a brilliant write up of my new MAKA prints." Michelle Mildenhall’s Make America Kinky Again (MAKA) unfolds as something initially playful—sleek black silhouettes posed in latex against the graphic immediacy of the American flag. The figures strike dominant stances that oscillate between pin-up, superhero, and dominatrix. But beneath this visual seduction lies a precise dismantling of power, nationalism, and erotic performance. What first reads as flirtation quickly reveals itself as critique. Seduction becomes strategy. Style becomes language. Here, kink is not a provocation. It is a syntax of authority. Michelle Mildenhall, a UK-based artist known for utilizing latex as both subject and visual language, as well as for her sharp visual economy and satirical fluency, constructs each composition with disciplined restraint: flat color fields, surgical contrast, and the assertive geometry of the flag itself. These are not atmospheric spaces. They are theatrical stages. The body does not dissolve into background. It stands against ideology, framed by it. We love this triptych. Read more about MAKA and Michelle's work in the link in our bio to access the free online art catalog! #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalondesrefusésdupéché #michellemildenhall
Submissions for 12 Inches of Sin IX are now closed Submissions for 12 Inches of Sin IX are now closed. Thank you to the artists who showed up boldly and shared their work with us. The response has been extraordinary. Judging has begun. Stay tuned. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalonderefusesdupeche #erotic #art
FINAL DAY Submissions close tonight. This is you FINAL DAY Submissions close tonight. This is your last opportunity. Apply now: 12ofsin.com Submit now. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalonderefusesdupeche #erotic #art
ONLY 1 DAY LEFT This is it. No more time to wait ONLY 1 DAY LEFT This is it. No more time to wait. No more time to rethink. Submit to 12 Inches of Sin IX before it closes. Apply now: 12ofsin.com Submit today. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalonderefusesdupeche #erotic #art
ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT This is where decisions get made ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT This is where decisions get made. 12 Inches of Sin IX closes April 15. Cash awards. Published art catalog. International exposure. Apply now: 12ofsin.com No holding back. Submit today. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalonderefusesdupeche #erotic #art
FINAL CALL FOR ART Only 3 days left. 12 Inches o FINAL CALL FOR ART Only 3 days left. 12 Inches of Sin IX is closing soon. Bold. Provocative. Unapologetic. Cash awards. Published art catalog. International exposure. Apply now: 12ofsin.com Give us your best 12 inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalonderefusesdupeche #erotic #art
FINAL CALL FOR ART 12 Inches of Sin IX Internatio FINAL CALL FOR ART 12 Inches of Sin IX International Juried Exhibition Cash awards Published Art Catalog International Exposure Deadline: April 15
Apply now: 12ofsin.com No excuses. No holding back. 
Submit today! Give us your best 12 Inches!! #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalonderefusesdupeche #erotic #art
Well… that was a moment. Our submission form brie Well… that was a moment. Our submission form briefly needed a safe word, but sometimes things just need a little expert attention and the right hands. Thankfully two fabulous developers stepped in, worked their magic, and now the form is back for more and ready for action again. We even got a website upgrade in the process! If you tried submitting artwork for 12 Inches of Sin IX and ran into technical mischief, please try again — everything should be behaving nicely now. Because some artists were caught in the snafu, we’ve extended the deadline to April 15 so everyone has a fair chance to play. So whether you tried before or you’re just now feeling inspired… Go ahead. Give us your best twelve inches. www.12ofsin.com #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalondesrefusesdupeche #callforartists #eroticart
Apparently Mercury is in retrograde… because our s Apparently Mercury is in retrograde… because our submission form decided it needed a safe word. The good news is we have two fabulous developers working on a speedy upgrade to the website, and the form should be behaving again very soon. If you tried submitting artwork for 12 Inches of Sin IX and ran into trouble, thank you for letting us know. Please try again shortly. Submissions remain open through March 31, and we’ll allow a little grace past the deadline to accommodate the technical hiccup. Go ahead. Give us your best twelve inches. www.12ofsin.com #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #lesalondesrefusésdupéché #callforartists #eroticart
IT’S US. NOT YOU. A few artists let us know they IT’S US. NOT YOU. A few artists let us know they experienced technical issues while submitting artwork for 12 Inches of Sin IX. Thank you to everyone who reached out. Our website decided it wanted a little upgrade today, so we’re repairing the submission form. If your submission didn’t go through, please try again shortly. Submissions remain open through March 31, and we’ll allow a little grace past the deadline to accommodate the technical hiccup. Give us your best twelve inches. www.12ofsin.com #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #callforartists #contemporaryart #eroticart
MASKED (SELF-PORTRAIT) from the Provocative Portra MASKED (SELF-PORTRAIT) from the Provocative Portraits Series 35mm Photograph by Will Roger Masculinity as voltage. In Masked (Self-Portrait), Will Roger transforms the male body into a field of motion and energy. Captured through long exposure on 35mm film, the image fractures form into streaks of light—revealing masculinity not as monument, but as movement. The wolf mask evokes archetype and myth, yet the body beneath refuses stillness. Blur and radiance expose the instability beneath the heroic ideal, turning the figure into a living seismograph of tension, vulnerability, and force. Nothing here is digital. Every pulse of light is the body moving through time—an analog ritual where identity flickers between presence and apparition. Explore this work and more in the 12 Inches of Sin VIII exhibition catalog. Visit the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. Deadline: March 31. Give us your best twelve inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #willroger #photography #eroticart
RECLAMATION 35mm Photograph by Cliff Segerblom Th RECLAMATION 35mm Photograph by Cliff Segerblom The beauty that survives the aftermath. Amid twisted metal, shattered glass, and the remnants of a once-glittering VACANCY sign, a solitary nude figure emerges. She is not posed, not performative—only present. In Reclamation, Cliff Segerblom places the human body at the center of a landscape shaped by the rise and erosion of the American West. Known for documenting the construction of the Hoover Dam and the spectacle of mid-century Las Vegas, Segerblom understood the West as a place constantly reinventing itself. Here, discarded fragments of industry and illusion meet the quiet endurance of the human form. The nude is not spectacle. She is witness. Explore this work and more in the 12 Inches of Sin VIII exhibition catalog. Visit the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. Deadline: March 31. Give us your best twelve inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #photography #cliffsegerblom #eroticart
CALL FOR ART: 12 INCHES OF SIN IX Artists worldwi CALL FOR ART: 12 INCHES OF SIN IX Artists worldwide are invited to submit bold, provocative, and boundary-pushing work exploring the body, identity, desire, and contemporary erotic expression. For over a decade, 12 Inches of Sin has showcased fearless artists working across painting, photography, sculpture, digital media, and mixed practice. If your work challenges convention and demands attention — we want to see it. Submission Details: • Entry fee: $12 + Stripe processing • Submit 3–12 artworks • $1,200 Best in Show Prize • $120 Le Salon des Refusés du Péché Prize • Selected artists featured in the 12 Inches of Sin IX exhibition catalog Deadline: March 31 Submit at www.12ofsin.com or through the link in our bio. Give us your best twelve inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #callforartists #eroticart #lesalondesrefusésdupéché
BETTER NOW? Mixed Media Oil on Paper by Terry Hink BETTER NOW? Mixed Media Oil on Paper by Terry Hinkle Provocation as portraiture. In Better Now?, Terry Hinkle confronts the viewer with a direct and unsettling question. Rendered in cool, muted tones, the figure lifts her breasts not in seduction, but in defiance—transforming the body from object into message. Across her chest, the blunt text “BETTER NOW?” becomes both accusation and challenge. The work refuses the comfort of idealized beauty, instead exposing the pressures placed upon women to perform, conform, and be judged. Here, the gaze is reversed. The body is no longer spectacle—it is dissent. Explore this work and more in the 12 Inches of Sin VIII exhibition catalog. Visit the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. Deadline: March 31. Give us your best twelve inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #figurativeart #eroticart #terryhinkle
THE INNER GARDEN Oil on Canvas by Arturo Garcia A THE INNER GARDEN Oil on Canvas by Arturo Garcia A figure held within color and silence. In The Inner Garden, Arturo Garcia presents the body not as spectacle, but as sanctuary. Curled within concentric rings of turquoise, rose, and crimson, the figure gathers inward—surrounded by drifting blossoms that suggest emergence, reflection, and quiet vitality. Here, the erotic is not performed for the gaze. It exists within. Explore this work and more in the 12 Inches of Sin VIII exhibition catalog. Visit the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. Deadline: March 31. Give us your best twelve inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #figurativeart #eroticart #arturogarcia
BODY SNATCHERS #16 Digital Photograph by Diane Bus BODY SNATCHERS #16 Digital Photograph by Diane Bush For more than five decades, Diane Bush has used photography as both shield and sword—protecting human dignity while confronting the political forces that seek to erode it. A long-recognized activist artist whose work resides in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Tate, and a recipient of a Nevada Arts Council Fellowship, Bush’s career has unfolded across the UK, Buffalo, and Las Vegas in response to shifting political landscapes. Body Snatchers continues this legacy of subversive seeing. Through digitally manipulated imagery and charged visual symbolism, Bush transforms the body from portrait into battleground—where feminist critique, media distortion, and bodily autonomy collide with urgent clarity. Explore this work and more in the 12 Inches of Sin VIII exhibition catalog. Visit the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. 🎯 Deadline: March 31. Give us your best twelve inches! #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #dianebush #feministart
Christopher Labine’s digital collages are a vibran Christopher Labine’s digital collages are a vibrant celebration of male energy, rendered with an irreverent wit that bridges art, humor, and cultural commentary. His works are unapologetically bold, inviting viewers to take a second (or third) glance to uncover the clever visual puns and layers of meaning embedded in every piece. Take, for example, "The Big Screen." At first glance, it depicts two cowboys sitting comfortably in front of a large shark-like creature swimming on an enormous screen—a seemingly innocent, almost serene image. But Labine’s humor, as always, is hiding in plain sight. The intimate hand placement between the figures and the juxtaposition of traditional cowboy masculinity with an unexpectedly tender moment sparks laughter, curiosity, and perhaps a reevaluation of how we view male relationships. What makes Labine’s work exceptional is how he invites us to laugh while making subtle but sharp observations about intimacy, camaraderie, and the fluid boundaries of masculinity. His art blurs the line between humor and critique, playfully challenging societal constructs while reminding us that the best art doesn’t have to be self-serious to be profound. The Big Screen is just one example of Labine’s ability to marry visual delight with biting cultural insight. His works celebrate the absurd and the tender, proving that the exploration of identity and connection can be as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Whether you’re drawn to his works for their vibrant humor, subversive narratives, or sheer aesthetic brilliance, Labine’s digital collages are a feast for the eyes and the intellect. With each piece, he redefines how we view male energy, modern intimacy, and what it means to push boundaries in art. #ChristopherLabine #DigitalArt #SinCityGallery #12InchesOfSin #ModernProvocateur
MASTER BAIT from the Lock Jaws Series Digital Ill MASTER BAIT from the Lock Jaws Series Digital Illustration by Christopher Labine Jr. working under the moniker DICKSCOVERIES Best in Show for Le Salon des Refusés du Péché in 12 Inches of Sin VIII. Bold, irreverent, and unmistakably subversive, Master Bait transforms the familiar silhouette of the shark into a biting commentary on desire, provocation, and visual humor. Explore the full exhibition in our free online catalog at the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. Deadline: March 31. Give us your best twelve inches. #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #eroticart #lasvegas #digitalart
Behold CRUX by French 75, from the Dead Baroque se Behold CRUX by French 75, from the Dead Baroque series. This Christ figure with bronzed IUD, leather, rosary chain, and gilded frame was awarded Best in Show at this year’s 12 Inches of Sin VIII. Sacred. Subversive. Sublime. To explore the full work and curatorial context, visit our free online catalog at the link in our bio. Submissions are now open for 12 Inches of Sin IX. 🎯 Deadline: March 31. Do you have the courage to give us your best twelve inches? #sincitygallery #12inchesofsin #eroticart #lasvegas #modernprovocateur
🔥 CALL FOR ARTISTS – 12 Inches of Sin IX 🔥 We’re 🔥 CALL FOR ARTISTS – 12 Inches of Sin IX 🔥 We’re accepting submissions through March 31, 2026. Submit your boldest, most fearless work for a chance to: ✨ Win cash prizes ✨ Be featured in our free digital art catalog ✨ Be published in our collectible Amazon paperback edition ✨ Exhibit in one of the most recognized erotic art platforms This is an online exhibition with international reach. We’ve already received stunning work — and we can’t wait to see yours. Submit today via the link in our bio. #12inchesofsin #sincitygallery #callforartists #eroticart #lasvegas
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