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International Mr. Leather
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International Mr. Leather (IML) is an international conference and contest of leathermen held annually in Chicago.
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Chris Kelley
IML Art Director
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We are seeking bold, fearless creators — whose work engages with themes of kink, fetish, leather culture, queer desire, and radical intimacy. Whether you are an emerging artist or a veteran of the scene, we invite you to help shape this one-of-a-kind exhibition.
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Expect paintings, photography, and selected works that challenge norms, embrace desire, and celebrate the communities that made leather a global language of liberation.
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This upcoming international art show will bring together artists, makers, and visionaries from around the globe to explore the aesthetic, erotic, and political power of leather and kink culture.
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Coming soon. Very soon.
September 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Top 20 will be announced during the contest tomorrow evening at 6 PM
May 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM