Background

In order to make a positive difference, we reach out to a wide range of people, as the world of sex is very diverse and sometimes secretive. Most artists, for example, do erotic work but keep it hidden from their portfolio. Some do not wish to be labelled “erotic artists” for fear this will make galleries take them less seriously. Other people work in a ghetto. It is unfair, for example, that many sex workers, who do an excellent job, can never tell people what they do for a living.

To help society become more open, take sex more seriously, acknowledge the importance of fun, and become more mature and accepting of sexual diversity, the Erotic Awards aims to present an amazing group of finalists each year. We feel that reaching of a finale of excellence will triumph over stigma.

That way, we hope our finalists will become better accepted, feel free to come out of hiding and know they are surrounded by friends who support them to become more successful.

“It would be interesting if the Awards were taken seriously like the Booker or Turner.”
Grayson Perry in The Times