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Art, Counterculture & The Occult
Established in 1991, Midian is an online store showcasing books, art and ephemera from the subcultural strands of the 20th and 21st century;
esoterica, occulture, surrealism, erotica, underground cinema, subversive literature, outsider art, and the outré.
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![Jack Smith (14/11/32-18/09/89) was an American director, performer, and photographer who was a pioneer in the underground film scene from the early 1960s onwards.
He is best known for Flaming Creatures (1963), a film which pretty much established the camp/trash film aesthetic, later championed by John Waters and others.
After making only a few more films, he concentrated on staging elaborate theatrical productions and slide shows on a shoestring budget, often performed in his cramped apartment or other attic spaces.
Midian is pleased to have a selection of scarce ephemera and books relating to this underappreciated maverick, including leaflets, flyers, books, and a stunning colour photograph by the master of the Mylar chamber Ira Cohen.
Head on over to the site via the link in our bio to discover more 🎥🔥
[Video excerpt from Flaming Creatures ~ Last frame from Normal Love]
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