Talk About Rad Art. David Foox Exposes Himself For Love.

As the daughter of a retired radiologist as well as an art-lover, it's as if these unique Valentines were made just for me.

Artist David Foox, shown blow, has created a limited edition of 8 anatomical hearts painted upon actual X-ray films. Priced at $3,000 a piece, they are mounted on a lightbox and measure 20" x 17" x 3" each.


above: artist David Foox

A very different and personal way to give your heart (well, actually David's heart) to someone for Valentine's Day.

How did he do it?
He painted an image of his own heart, using heavy duty acrylics (hand mixed from powder to liquid paint by himself), atop real X-Rays of his own chest.


above: an example of one of the types of equipment used for taking chest x-rays

Talk about your Rad Art! ( sorry, medical joke... Rad is a unit of a measurement of radiation)

Three examples of the series of eight are shown below:

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The number of pieces (8 in total) are directly related to the amount of radiation David had been told he could withstand in a year and were created specifically for this year's Valentine's Day.


above: a simplified graphic explaining how one gets a chest X-ray (oh, what artists will do for their craft)

"I hope I don't get sick and need any more X-Rays, cause according to my doctor I am not allowed any more radiation!", says FOOX in talking about this Valentine's Day special series of Hearts.

Each piece comes framed in a backlit box and exudes an eerily personal quality about it. "Imagine having your very own heart painted on top of an X-Ray of your body," continues FOOX in talking about his work.

These 8 unique pieces are already sold out, so you'll have to hope he can withstand the same amount of radiation next year!

David Foox, who goes by FOOX-U on many sites, is the designer behind those fun and fabulous Organ Donor Dolls, as well as many paintings and other projects.


If you never saw his unusual vinyl organ donor dolls, check those out here.


above: David hard at work

David works in so many various mediums and styles, it was hard to decide to do a post on his Buddha Series, his Scary Money or these. But in light of the fact that Valentine's Day is around the corner, this seemed the most appropos. So be sure to see more work of his on his site.


his flickr site
his blog

They're Erotic. They're Art. They're Sexy Gifts For Designers.

Looking for something sensual for your designer friends and lovers this Valentine's Day? Tired of the Kama Sutra Kits and Chocolate Body paint?

Well, step it up to these:

ULTIMATE MEMBER LIMITED




Jimmyjane & Jamie Hewlett Collaboration (the description below is from them):
Immortalized on a limited edition collection, the saucy boys and scintillating girls of decadent London nightclub Kabaret's Prophecy are now available in the light of day. Envisioned by acclaimed pop culture artist, Jamie Hewlett, these ultimate club members epitomize the larger-than-life characters that the paparazzi revere-from randy heiresses and hunky male supermodels, to busty baronesses and pouty designers du jour. With the ULTIMATE MEMBER LIMITED collaboration, Jimmyjane and Kabaret's Prophecy have joined forces to give the characters a new life as pieces of useable pop art.

Bringing new meaning to "the enjoyment of art", Jimmyjane has adorned its award-winning LITTLE SOMETHING vibrators with intricate etchings of acclaimed artist Jamie Hewlett's characters to create a limited edition of 1,500 sequentially numbered vibrators and a boxed collector's set. Buy them here.

FU*K LIMITED



Jimmyjane and CITIZEN:Citizen collaborated on a new limited edition design for Jimmyjane's little something vibrator. The new "FU*K LIMITED" is available in both 24k gold and stainless steel, and launched in New York City on May 20th in conjunction with Design Week and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
FU*K LIMITED in Gold ($375)
FU*K LIMITED in Steel ($275)
Buy them here.

More:


above: Inked and Little Steel Tonight vibrators by Jimmy Jane.



Wink Suede Blindfolds



WINK is available in four colors - pink, black, white and brown. Made from over three yards of hand-dyed, bias-cut silk.The supple suede design is soft against your skin and completely blocks out unwanted light.
You can buy any of the four colors here.
Or the pink or black from here.

The Sex Candle


Sexy & scorching hot, the colette Sex candle is back in a Purple's Olivier Zahm designed box, with Terry Richardson pictures & unseen print from artist André.
buy it here.


The Lelo Black Pearl Valentine Edition


With LELO’s basic NEA acting as the canvas, Jesper Kouthoofd has chosen to graphically interpret the romanticised aesthetics of an archetypal sweet heart tattoo. The resulting artwork hints at an age of innocence - vintage 1950 – with undertones of a tender naivety reserved for the realm of pristine love. The NEA herself is a sculptural pleasure object with a porcelain-like finish and deceptively powerful purr. Like all LELO pleasure objects, Black Pearl Valentine is rechargeable and a 2-hour charge provides up to 7 hours of bliss. Comes presented in a discrete gift box, accessorised with charger, user manual, satin pouch and a 1-year LELO warranty.
Buy it here.

Also from Lelo:

Yva is an elegant pleasure objet d’art, handcrafted in stainless steel or 18K gold-plate, with a deep and resonant vibe. The metal, luxurious and evocative against the naked skin, offers exciting prospects for users inclined to the sensual utilisation of hot or cold.YVA is small, rechargeable and exceedingly quiet. Comes included with wooden gift box, universal charger, manual, satin pouch and a 1-year LELO warranty.
Buy it here.

Massugu Adult Glass Blown Toys



The Massugu Adult line, a new division of Massugu Distributing, USA founded on the idea of providing sex toys that are clean, sustainable, durable and beautiful to customers in a safe, private environment. Hand blown glass, they are so pretty, you won't hide these in the 'secret drawer".
Buy them here.

Designer Condoms



Above: The Designer Mix series of Condoms from One.

See them all here.
Or...enter their condom design contest


May be for the more adventurous but be sure to see the modern and erotic luxury jewelry of Betony Vernon here.

Not shopping for a designer? But still need some ideas for V-day? Then be sure to check out my picks of "Seriously Good Valentine's Gifts"

Or, if you feel like dropping some real coin, my Obscenely Decadent Gifts.