Patti Conley
Patti Conley (c. 1930s–?), known in Willie’s circle as “Pat,” was a Hollywood hopeful with a dancer’s lithe frame and a showgirl’s charisma. An American model who moonlighted in men’s magazines and even starred in burlesque training films like LA School for Strippers (1957). She posed for a number of L.A. photographers, including Peter Gowland, Peter Gowland and Keith Bernard and had worked as a showgirl at the Dunes … Continue reading Patti Conley
Holly Faram
Holly Anna Faram (1924–1999) was more than John Willie’s muse — she was his collaborator, wife, and the real-life Sweet Gwendoline. A California-born dancer with a ballerina’s poise and a rebel’s spirit, Holly met Willie in 1946 and stepped into a world of silk ropes, sky-high heels, and playful peril. From Stage to Studio Trained in ballet and modern dance, Holly brought elegance and endurance … Continue reading Holly Faram
R.F le Blanc
These photos were published in Der Komplex der Flagellomanie by Dr. Ernst Schertel, published in 1930. The photographer was referred to as R. F. Le Blanc. The photos show domestic discipline scenes with F/f and M/f dynamics. Continue reading R.F le Blanc
Th. Juwé
Th. Juwé appears to be an obscure early 20th-century German photographer (or possibly a pseudonym for one), primarily known today through their contributions to Weimar-era erotica and fetish photography. Their name surfaces almost exclusively in connection with flagellation-themed imagery, depictions of corporal punishment, spanking, and sadomasochistic motifs, that aligned with the bold sexual explorations of the late 1920s and early 1930s in Germany. Little is … Continue reading Th. Juwé
A Visual History of BDSM in Film Promotion
Imagine The Godfather with Don Corleone bound in silk ropes, or Pulp Fiction’s dancers locked in a steel cage. What happens when the silver screen meets the dark room? From the lurid grindhouse prints of the 1960s to today’s glossy streaming thumbnails, BDSM imagery has long been a visual shorthand for transgressive desire. Film titles and promotional posters act as cultural signposts, instantly communicating a … Continue reading A Visual History of BDSM in Film Promotion
History of Nuns, Monks, and Spanking
Today I’m exploring a surprisingly persistent yet taboo fascination: the erotic allure of nuns and monks both delivering and receiving spankings. Far from being a purely contemporary fetish, this motif threads through centuries of religious discipline, provocative art, and whispered convent anecdotes. I’ll draw on archival accounts of corporal punishment within monastic communities, Victorian‑era erotica, and a selection of historic artworks—including pieces from the Spanking … Continue reading History of Nuns, Monks, and Spanking
BDSM Themes in Early Modern Mezzotints
Let’s go on a journey through six provocative prints by John Smith (1652–1743), a renowned English mezzotint engraver who left a legacy of intricate prints that blend satire, sexuality, and power dynamics. Known for reproducing works by masters like Rubens and creating original pieces, Smith’s art from the late 17th and early 18th centuries subtly echoes modern BDSM themes: dominance and submission (D/s), bondage, sadomasochism … Continue reading BDSM Themes in Early Modern Mezzotints
Exotique by Leonard Burtman
Exotique was a specialized fetish magazine published by Leonard Burtman under his Burmel Publishing Company imprint in New York City between 1955 and 1959. The magazine’s femdom theme, photos, and artwork mark it as a direct descendant of the first major fetish magazine Bizarre (1946-1959), produced by John Willie. Exotique was entirely devoted to fetish fashions and female-dominant bondage fantasies. The 36 issues featured photos and illustrations of dominatrix-inspired vamps (including wife Tana Louise and iconic model Bettie Page) wearing exotic leather and … Continue reading Exotique by Leonard Burtman
The Counterfeit Traitor
The Counterfeit Traitor is a 1962 war film starring William Holden, Hugh Griffith, and Lilli Palmer. Holden plays an American-born Swedish citizen who agrees to spy on the Nazis in World War II. It was based on a nonfiction book of the same name by Alexander Klein. The film was directed by George Seaton. Ingrid Van Bergen is a red leather clad dominatrix/resistance fighter with … Continue reading The Counterfeit Traitor
Diana Slip Lingerie
The Diana Slip Lingerie company, active from the 1920s to 1940s, emerged as a significant entity under the ownership of Léon (Victor) Vidal, with its establishment rooted in France around 1930. The company opened a luxurious boutique by the upmarket Madeleine district in Paris, between rue Royale and the Place Vendome. Les Editions Gauloise (later, Les Libraires Nouvelles) was a company which comprised a diverse … Continue reading Diana Slip Lingerie
Inspired Edges
Artists have long turned to the works of others as a springboard for their own creations, a practice rooted in admiration, study, and reinterpretation. In the context of vintage BDSM art, this often involved drawing inspiration from photographs or sketches by peers, such as adapting poses, compositions, or themes to suit a personal style. This approach allowed artists to hone their craft, explore new techniques, … Continue reading Inspired Edges
60’s Sex & Fetish Exploitation
This collection shows the fetishistic and perverse influence of the underground “roughie” film genre, like Olga’s House of Shame (working on that one). I did my best to combine multiple fragments. Compilation This compilation shows fragments from the following films:View on Archive.org The Defilers (1965) Two young thugs kidnap a young girl and keep her in the basement of an old warehouse where they forcibly … Continue reading 60’s Sex & Fetish Exploitation
