Opening of Bizarre Life – The Art of Elmer Batters & Eric Stanton at the Taschen Gallery in Los Angeles, a controversial and essential exhibit that traces the artistic struggle of these two pioneers of fetish art, from the gritty post-war streets of Times Square to their position today as cultural icons. On view until May 24th, 2015 at the Taschen Gallery, 8070 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles. photographs by Oliver Maxwell Kupper