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20th anniversary of The Dirty Show

The Detroit News
A crowd gathers for The 20th anniversary of the 'The Dirty Show', an erotic art and stage show at the Russell Industrial Complex in Detroit, Michigan on February 8, 2019.
A crowd gathers for The 20th anniversary of the 'The Dirty Show', an erotic art and stage show at the Russell Industrial Complex in Detroit, Michigan on February 8, 2019.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Brittany from Detroit Circus twirls overhead from silks during 'The Dirty Show.'
Brittany from Detroit Circus twirls overhead from silks during 'The Dirty Show.'
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Looking like artwork themselves, Olivia Dixon and Ignatius Wolf wonder through the pieces of artwork at The Dirty Show.
Looking like artwork themselves, Olivia Dixon and Ignatius Wolf wonder through the pieces of artwork at The Dirty Show.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
'Ada Vice' takes to the stage during a burlesque performance at The Dirty Show.
'Ada Vice' takes to the stage during a burlesque performance at The Dirty Show.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Burlesque artist 'Medianoche' takes over the stage for a performance.
Burlesque artist 'Medianoche' takes over the stage for a performance.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Burlesque artist Florence of A'labia and Alex wonder through the art at The Dirty Show.
Burlesque artist Florence of A'labia and Alex wonder through the art at The Dirty Show.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Michigan's own, burlesque artist Miss Holly Hock takes the stage.
Michigan's own, burlesque artist Miss Holly Hock takes the stage.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Olivia Dixon and Ignatius Wolf are pretty in green at The Dirty Show.
Olivia Dixon and Ignatius Wolf are pretty in green at The Dirty Show.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
'Medianoche' takes over the stage for a performance.
'Medianoche' takes over the stage for a performance.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Burlesque artist Chris Harder performs during The Dirty Show.
Burlesque artist Chris Harder performs during The Dirty Show.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Caged dancers entertain the crowd at The 20th anniversary of the 'The Dirty Show.'
Caged dancers entertain the crowd at The 20th anniversary of the 'The Dirty Show.'
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Dirty Show entry 'Bad Bunny' by artist Peter Martin of Austria.
Dirty Show entry 'Bad Bunny' by artist Peter Martin of Austria.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Dirty Show entry, 'Record Lover IV' by artist John Meyer of Japan.
Dirty Show entry, 'Record Lover IV' by artist John Meyer of Japan.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
'La Belle Chambriere 848' by artist Francois Dubeau of Canada is one of the tamer art pieces in the Dirty Show this year.
'La Belle Chambriere 848' by artist Francois Dubeau of Canada is one of the tamer art pieces in the Dirty Show this year.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Jerry Vile of the erotic art show, The Dirty Show, in a multi-artist installation, of a particular female organ, at the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2019.
Jerry Vile of the erotic art show, The Dirty Show, in a multi-artist installation, of a particular female organ, at the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2019.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News