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Arena Studios presents Demimonde: The Art of Molly Crabapple, curated by Audacia Ray.
In the 19th century, the term 'Demimonde' referred to the world of the theatre, of bohemia and of high-end sex-work: where style was traded for money and class transgression was possible - though often at great personal cost. As the American safety net falls apart, we're once again turning to the Demimonde for consolation. Molly Crabapple's 'Demimonde' explores this half-world of sex, ambition and artifice. It also marks the debut of her new series of large scale works. Held at the sumptuous Arena Studios, with free champagne and free Dr. Sketchy's burlesque drawing in the back room. Bring your sketchpads. Arena Studios has been involved in the transformation of the New York City fetish scene for the past 14 years. Our performances and events, most notably the world famous Black & Blue Ball, keep us at the forefront of the bd/sm scene in NYC & beyond. Our studios have been used for a wide variety of photo and video shoots: high fashion to the entertainment industry, independent films to fine art viewings (client list provided upon request.) We offer 2 permanent settings for photographic and private couples' rentals, both of which set a distinctive tone, as well as gallery exhibition space and prop rental.
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