12 Inches of Sin IX

For over a decade, Sin City Gallery has invited artists from around the world to push boundaries, provoke dialogue, and explore the beautifully unconventional through contemporary art.

Now, the internationally celebrated exhibition returns once again.

Submissions for 12 Inches of Sin IX are officially open through April.

From themes of identity, sexuality, intimacy, fantasy, fetish, desire, rebellion, and human connection, 12 Inches of Sin has become a globally recognized platform for fearless artistic expression and contemporary discourse.

To date, artists from 29 countries have participated in this internationally recognized exhibition.

Will you?

What Selected Artists Receive

Only 24 artists will be selected for 12 Inches of Sin XI.

Selected artists will receive:

  • Feature in the official online published exhibition art catalog
  • Professional review and exposure of their artwork
  • International promotion through Sin City Gallery’s media and marketing platforms
  • Opportunity to connect with collectors, curators, and fellow modern provocateurs
  • Inclusion in one of the art world’s most talked-about contemporary erotic-themed exhibitions

Two Best in Show Cash Prizes

This year, two separate Best in Show Cash Prizes will be awarded for:

  • 12 Inches of Sin XI
  • Le Salon des Refusés du Péché

Calling All Modern Provocateurs

Sin City Gallery is seeking bold, thought-provoking, boundary-pushing contemporary artwork from both emerging and established artists worldwide.

All mediums will be considered.

This is a limited opportunity to participate in a globally recognized exhibition that continues to challenge convention while celebrating artistic freedom and fearless creativity.

Whether your work whispers seduction or screams rebellion — we want to see it.

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