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Some Very Un-Wholesome Artists Would Like to Wish You a Merry XXXmas

by Steph Eckardt
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It’s human nature to come together around the holidays, which is exactly what 22 artists have done in downtown New York at Kate Werble Gallery this December for an X-rated appreciation of the birth of Jesus. “XXXmASS,” which is up until January 19, features everything from explicit wish lists to satanic reindeer to “metal mistletoe,” all tucked behind a relatively tame, riot grrrl-inspired window display. A look inside the festivities, here.

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Courtesy of the artist and Casey Kaplan, New York

Nathan Carter, “The DRAMASTICS Holiday Alpine Concert Spectacular,” 2016.

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Courtesy of the artist and Kate Werble Gallery, New York; photo by Elisabeth Bernstein

Christopher Chiappa, “Ice Capades,” 2010.

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Courtesy of the artist

Paul Rizzo, “Wishing you fellatio, black leather, and rainbows,” 2016.

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Courtesy of Kate Werble Gallery, New York; photo by Elisabeth Bernstein

Exhibition view of “XXXmASS,” Kate Werble Gallery, New York.

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Courtesy of the artist and Marlborough Chelsea; photo by Elisabeth Bernstein

Tony Cox, “Nut Scrunchers,” 2016.

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Courtesy of Kate Werble Gallery, New York; photo by Elisabeth Bernstein

Borden Capalino, “Get a Valentine,” 2016.

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Courtesy of the artist

Caroline Wells Chandler, “moon ;),” 2014.

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Courtesy of the artist and Kate Werble Gallery, New York; photo by Elisabeth Bernstein

Brock Enright, “Installation at 876,” 2016.