Penis Worship in the Art of the Masters

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New Erotic Drawing by Thomas Rowlandson Revealed

A previously unknown drawing by Thomas Rowlandson has mysteriously revealed itself this week and can be seen here.

"The Old Harlot's Dream" has been kept in private collections for many years and though currently for sale for $12,500.

We're still not sure who currently owns the drawing or who is selling the piece, though will report back as soon as we know!

Here at Eroti Cart, we are big fans of Thomas Rowlandson's erotic engravings, many of which can be found on the site including the ones below.

World Erotic Art Museum Day

It seems we just can't stop talking about Naomi Wilzig and her wonderful museum of erotic art!

On the day the World Erotic Art Museum in Florida celebrated its 5th birthday (16th October 2010) it was also proclaimed World Erotic Art Museum Day at Miami Beach by Mayor Matti Bower, as was declared by Commissioner Michael Gongora who attended the night's festivities.

"World Erotic Art Day in Miami Beach validates the integrity and importance of the genre of erotic art. The subject which has been submerged for centuries by puritanical sources is finally coming to light in all its glory of worldwide talent and beauty.

"Sexuality, sensuality, eroticism,romance and love are being raised to its highest plateau in the art world." Says Ms. Wilzig when asked what this award means to the Museum and the world of erotic art.

Many congratulation to Naomi and all involved with the museum!

http://www.examiner.com/culture-events-in-miami/world-erotic-art-museum-day-proclaimed-miami-beach

Happy Birthday World Erotic Art Museum!

This week, the World Erotic Art Museum in Miami, Florida, will be celebrating its 5th anniversary by having a 5th anniversary party this Saturday!

Highlighting the evening, during which Ms. Wilzig will deliver a lavish buffet and entertainment that will cheer on all who attend, will be famed performance artists Geraldine and Shanaya. Adding to the glamour and fun will also be divas Adora and Victoria.

Open to all (must be 18 or over) with the normal museum entrance fee of $15. All proceeds will be going to the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

This may seem like an unusual cause for Naomi (who is also a founder of the Hadassah Hospital in Jeruselem, the Wilzig Hospital Center in New Jersey, and the curator of the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC) to have chosen however she chose stem cell research so that no organizations targeting specific diseases would feel neglected.

"Stem cell research is the future of medicine. Research is underway using stem cells to treat heart disease, cancer, paralysis, AIDS and more. Every day, a new discovery is made about stem cells, and this will benefit us all," says Ms. Wilzig.

So if you're in Miami, and you don't have plans for Saturday night (16th October) get yourself down to the World Erotic Art Museum and join the festivities!

Visit the WEAM website

Erotic Art for Sale

After a fascinating visit with artist Anthony Christian at his private gallery in Yorkshire, England, he has allowed ErotiCart to host some of the original erotic paintings that are currently for sale.

First up is a series of erotic paintings called "Knickers".

More of the Knickers series can be found here :
Erotic Art for Sale

We also have a series of oil sketches by Anthony Christian.

Oil sketches, also known as oil studies, were first produced by early European artists as a method of providing a preview of a finished painting to their commissioner, though by the 17th century they were appreciated as complete works in themselves.

Rubens was very fond of this style, and is one of the most famous artists to use it. The French art critic Roger de Piles visited Rubens on occasion, and remarked on how Rubens oil sketches can have greater appeal to the sophisticated viewer than some of his more finished paintings. He describes how the organic, sometimes unfinished, composition of an oil sketch can create a more intimate connection with its viewer. Unlike a highly finished painting which leave little to the imagination, with an oil sketch the mind of the viewer interacts with the painting and not so much completes it, but becomes part of it, giving oil sketches a personal and dynamic feel.

More of these Erotic Oil Sketches can be found here :
Erotic Art for Sale

ARTundressed - Erotic Art Exhibition, Miami

ARTundressed, the annual erotic art exhibition run by Erotic Signature, will be holding its third annual event at the World Museum of Erotic Art in Miami, Florida in November.

This year they will be exhibiting over 300 pieces by 120 erotic artists from around the world.

The ARTundressed exhibition will also include music, erotic performances, sexy fashion shows, Live Bands, Talents, Fashion Models, Deejays, BodyPainting, Live Art, short films, poetry, Drummers, Acrobats, and a lot more.

This year, ARTundressed will be hosted at Naomi Wilzig's World Erotic Art Museum between from the 18th to the 20th of November 2010.

Ticket prices start at $10 for a day pass and can be purchased from Eventbrite

For more information, check out the website.

Erotic Art at the Saatchi Gallery's Charity Auction, London

Next week (8-9 October, 2010) the Saatchi Gallery in London will be hosting a charity auction for The Art of Giving. It will be the largest sale of art for charity ever.

The exhibition features sculpture, installations and paintings by over sixty contemporary artists including Anthony Christian, Gavin Turk, Terry O’Neill, Steve Goddard, Tony Heywood, Alexa Meade, Dominique Besner and Zak Ove.

The highlight of the auction and exhibition will be the iconic "Crucifixion of the Female Principle" by Anthony Christian.

Crucifixion of the Female Principle

This painting measures a staggering 78" x 48" and is considered to be one of Christian's greatest paintings. At time of writing, it is believed to be the highest valued painting in the exhibition and is currently at £175,000.

As well as the Crucifixion, Christian has allowed a recent collaboration between him and his wife, who is also an accomplished artist, to be exhibited called "Sail Away".

Fanny and Anthony Christian Collaborations

Sail Away will be up at £35,000.

The exhibition will be open from 10am - 6pm on the 8th and 9th of October. Ticket prices are £10 for adults.

There will also be a private viewing on the 7th October. Tickets for the private viewing are £35.

Tickets are available for Art of Giving website and funds raised will be going to thirteen charities that are running life-changing and life-saving projects.

Sail Away