New York collectors Timothy and Terri Childs have selected the glamorously sexy work by New York artist Justen Ladda.
Justen Ladda torso 1998 Watercolor on paper 20" x 16" $4,800.00 framed Image courtesy of the artist.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Tim and Terri's selected charity : DUC Program of Art Resources Transfer: "The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) distributes books on contemporary art and culture free of charge to rural and inner-city libraries, schools and alternative reading centers nationwide."
New York-based independent curator Elizabeth Grady has selected two über-cool collages by New York artist Debra Hampton.
Debra Hampton Trickery bound the legs but was no match for destiny 2005 Magazine cut-out and ink on paper 30 x 22 1/2 in. (76 x 57 cm) $3,400.00 Image courtesy the artist and Priska C. Juschka Fine Art.
Debra Hampton Poseidon and Avantis kept her from running but their offspring gave her killer biceps 2005 Magazine cut-out and ink on paper 20 x 16 in. (51 x 41 cm) $1,750.00, plus $200 frame Image courtesy the artist and Priska C. Juschka Fine Art.
Proceeds from the sale of these works benefit Elizabeth's selected charity: City Harvest the world's first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city's hungry men, women, and children.
Washington DC-based collector, Dr. Fred Ognibene, has selected a saucy snapshot by New York artist Jeremy Kost
Jeremy Kost Untitled (from Rainblo Series) 2008 Polaroid 4" x 4" $750.00 Image courtesy of the artist and Conner Contemporary Art, Washington, DC.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Fred's selected charity : Food and Friends, which "prepares, packages and delivers meals and groceries to more than 1,400 people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses throughout Washington, DC, 7 counties of Maryland and 7 counties and 6 independent cities in Virginia. Since 1988, Food & Friends has provided food and companionship to our clients, their loved ones and caregivers."
New York-based collector Glenn Fuhrman has selected a sizzling summertime painting by Marc Dennis.
Marc Dennis American Tourist in Rome 2009 Oil on canvas 30" x 48" SOLD Image courtesy the artist and Lyons Weir Gallery, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Glenn's selected charity : The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, through which you can sponsor an elephant in Africa orphaned by poachers killing elephants for their tusks.
PLEASE NOTE: Glenn has also generously offered to match (times 10) the donation made possible from the sale of this work.
New York-based Executive Director of Visual AIDS, Amy Sadao, has selected a elegantly sexy piece by New York-based artist Eric Rhein.
Eric Rhein Gaze 2008 Wire and paper 16 1/2” x 13 1/4” x 2” Artwork framed / signed on back $1,800.00 Image courtesy of the artist.
Eric Rhein Gaze (detail) 2008 Wire and paper 16 1/2” x 13 1/4” x 2” Artwork framed / signed on back $1,800.00 Image courtesy of the artist.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Amy's selected charity : Visual AIDS, "a resource for art programming promoting AIDS awareness and HIV-prevention. While art projects evolve annually, they are all based in the knowledge that visual art offers opportunities to discuss the AIDS pandemic and its attendant issues. Documenting HIV-positive artists' work in the Frank Moore Archive Project, Visual AIDS preserves their place in history and reveals the impact of AIDS on contemporary art."
New York-based artist William Powhida has selected two hot photos by Cortney Andrews (also a New York-based artist).
Cortney Andrews Mistress 2008 C-print 30 x 40" Edition of 5 SOLD Image courtesy of the artist.
Cortney Andrews Desire Is A Woman 2008 C-print 30 x 40" Edition of 5 $1,400.00 Image courtesy of the artist.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit William's selected charity : Third Wave, is a "feminist, activist foundation that works nationally to support young women and transgender youth ages 15 to 30. Through strategic grant making, leadership development, and philanthropic advocacy, they support groups and individuals working towards gender, racial, economic, and social justice."
Houston-based independent curator Janet Phelps has selected two wild watercolors by New York-based artist Leah Tinari.
Leah Tinari Tips Are Greatly Appreciated 2008 15 x 11 inches Gouache on Paper $950.00 Image courtesy of the artist and Mixed Greens Gallery, New York.
Leah Tinari White Tail Hunter 2008 15 x 11 inches Gouache on Paper $950 Image courtesy of the artist and Mixed Greens Gallery, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Janet's selected charity : Momenta Art, an artist-run charitable institution that works to promote emerging and underrepresented artists.
New York-based co-founder of Invisible-Exports, Benjamin Tischer, has selected a sleek and sexy sculpture by New York-based artist Yeni Mao.
Yeni Mao Interanal 01 Stainless steel, reinforced PVC tubing 1.5” diameter x 198” long $3,200.00 Image courtesy of the artist.
Interanal 01 (detail) Image courtesy of the artist.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Banjamin's selected charity: The Trust for Public Land, a "national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come."
Chicago-based artist Tony Fitzpatrick has selected an exotic collage relief print by Chicago artist Damara Kaminecki titled "Being Koi."
Damara Kaminecki Being Koi 2009 Collaged relief print 10" x 20.5" $1500 Image courtesy of the artist.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Tony's selected charity:The Greater Chicago Food Depository, a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.
Tony Fitzpatrick is a painter, poet, actor, and prolific artist whose work is extensively collected. Fitzpatrick’s work is included in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami; and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA.
Paul Morris, co-founder of the Armory Show, has selected two hot and homey pieces by Los Angeles-based artist Maria E. Piñeres, whose work is currently on view at DCKT Contemporary, New York.
Maria E. Piñeres Checkered Pillow 2004 Cotton thread on canvas, fabric 11" x 11" x 4" $2,500.00 Image courtesy of the artist and DCKT Contemporary, New York.
Maria E. Piñeres Cowboy & M.C. Man 2004 Cotton thread on canvas 12 1/4" x 9 1/4" $2,000.00 Image courtesy of the artist and DCKT Contemporary, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Paul's selected charity : Friends in Deed, which provides emotional support for anyone with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, cancer or other life-threatening physical illnesses... their family, friends, and caregivers... and anyone dealing with grief and bereavement. They also run a major HIV prevention program for teens in NYC public schools.
New York and Connecticut-based art adviser Cristin Tierney has selected a titillating digital video by Luke Murphy titled "Porno Painter," which, as the artist explains, "animates the words taken from the “meta” tags of various pornography sites. Meta tags are the lists of words placed inside web pages that define the content of that site for categorization when search engines spider or examine the site as it is placed in the search database. When strung together as I have done here they make for a furious Tourette’s like burst of sex words."
Luke Murphy Porno Painter 2005 Application, source code, image reservoir Dimensions variable Edition of 7 $2,000.00 Image courtesy of the artist and CANADA, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Cristin's selected charity: The Lower East Side Printshop, the "non-profit art center that supports contemporary artists of all creative backgrounds by offering them studio space, career services, and expertise in printmaking to develop new work through experimentation and collaboration."
Chicago-based collector (and President and CEO of Flashpoint - The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences), Howard Tullman has selected two steamy, dreamy paintings by Sharon Shapiro.
Sharon Shapiro Then the Dream Changed 2008 acrylic on canvas 50 x 56" $7000 Image courtesy of the artist.
Sharon Shapiro Ease 2005 Acrylic on canvas 60 x 48" $6000 Image courtesy of the artist.
Proceeds from the sale of this work will benefit Howard's selected charity: PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving), Chicago's largest No Kill humane organization, focused on alleviating Chicago's pet homelessness problem.
New York-based collector Michael Hoeh has selected Adam Raphael's smokin' photograph "Poker" from Barely Working, currently on exhibition at Bonni Benrubi Gallery (New York).
Adam Raphael "Poker" from Barely Working Digital ink-jet print 16" x 24" Edition of 12 US$1,250.00 Image courtesy of Bonni Benrubi Gallery, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work will benefit Michael and Bonni's selected charity : The Somaly Mam Foundation, focused on putting an end to world wide Human Trafficking and Childhood Slavery, their mission is "to give victims and survivors a voice in their lives, liberate victims, end slavery, and empower survivors as they create and sustain lives of dignity."
New York-based art adviser Candace Worth has selected Jeanette Mundt's hot and creamy untitled painting, currently on exhibition at John Connelly Presents (New York).
Jeanette Mundt Untitled 2009 Oil on canvas 9 x 12 inch US$900.00 Image courtesy of John Connelly Presents, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Candace's selected charity: Animal Haven, a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption.
To celebrate the season of surf, sun, and sensuality, Summer Sexy presents a virtual exhibition of today's hottest contemporary artists as selected by curators, collectors and artists who should know.
