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Posted 7/24/2002 U.S.A.

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---Marilyn Manson Sets Art Exhibit For September---

Marilyn Manson has scheduled the first showing of his original artwork for the 18th and 19th of September. The venue for the exhibit of his paintings has been moved to Les Deux Cafes in Hollywood, CA.

For detailed descriptions of the art (titles, sizes, and medium) as well as other information go to:
The Golden Age of Grotesque.com

Also check my Painting pages

---"A World of Horror in Pictures." Marilyn Manson collaborates with legendary artist.---

Marilyn Manson and painter Gottfried Helnwein have joined forces to collaborate on a series of creations that are aimed at placing art on the edge, where it belongs. In the tradition of AKTION, the pair intend to have a powerful effect on the bland world of entertainment.

Helnwein's use of taboo subject matter has gained him respect and notoriety worldwide. Museums in NYC, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich are just a few locations where his challenging images have left controversy in their wake. He has worked with Marlena Dietrich and was chosen by Time Magazine to paint JFK on the 20th anniversary of his assassination.

The Simon Wiesenthal Foundation supported his work in Europe and here in Los Angeles, the Museum of Tolerance will be displaying a series of portraits that were vandalized by neo-fascists who labeled them "degenerate art."

His fight for expression and stance against oppression are reasons why Manson chose him as an artistic partner. Check the journal for candid pics and more.

Also Visit:  (Gottfried Helnwein)

http://www.helnwein.info/

http://www.helnwein.com/home/home/home.html

Also check my Painting Pages.

--Manson returns from travelling abroad--

The Arch Dandy of Dada has returned home to give all his doppelgangers something to toss in their clashbags.

Also visit my MANSON MESSAGES Pages

--Detroit criminal case resolved.--

The case involving Manson and a Clarkston, Michigan security guard during an Ozzfest performance almost a year ago, has finally come to an end.

Marilyn Manson, already facing criminal charges for allegedly rubbing his sweaty, G-string-clad crotch on a Clarkston, Michigan, security guard's head last summer, has now been hit with a civil suit by the man. (check the picture)

suit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit, alleging assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence and wanton misconduct. The incident allegedly occurred during Manson's July 30 performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre (see "Marilyn Manson Accused Of Rubbing Crotch On Man's Head").

The suit, which seeks more than $75,000, claims Keasler was grabbed from behind by Manson, who then "proceeded to improperly and/or sexually touch, restrain and/or assault [Keasler]." When the guard unsuccessfully tried to free himself, the suit says, Manson continued to "gyrate his hips, thighs and/or pubic area against [Keasler's] head, neck and/or face."

In  the course of this action, Manson rubbed "unknown liquids" and "bodily fluid residue" in Keasler's face, causing the fluid to get in and around his mouth, eyes and nose, according to the suit. Keasler's concern about being exposed to potential diseases and viruses, including HIV, is part of his emotional distress claim, said his lawyer, John Nickola.

Manson "spit a big gob of fluid on the back of Keasler's head," Nickola said. "He had flipped his leg over and had forced his G-stringed area into this guy's face and mouth. There was lots of bodily fluid, and [Keasler] doesn't know if it was saliva, sweat, ejaculate or blood. He doesn't know. All he knows is that it's on his face, around his mouth, nostrils, eyes. ... He's worried because he doesn't know if he's contracted HIV or whatever else. Given [Manson]'s history and background, he doesn't know who this guy's been with, what kind of sexual activity he's had. He's scared out of his mind."

Nickola said Keasler has been seeking physical and psychological treatment and that the damages sought are meant to cover his client's medical care as well as the humiliation he suffered. "He's unable to have a normal life now," Nickola said. "He can't work with his co-workers [at the security company] anymore. He still feels like people are ridiculing him. ... He can't get away from it. People are calling him and his relatives. He's changed his phone number, but people keep finding him, although his name was not used in initial reports. It's just turned this kid's life upside down."

Saying that the civil case has no immediate bearing on the criminal matter at hand, Manson co-counsel Walter Piszczatowski said that the only impact it would have is on the wording of Manson's plea. "They would be able to use Manson's words in the civil case," he said. "That's the consideration, whether he pleads guilty or no contest. If he pleads no contest, then there are no words to use."

Nickola said that it's more than the wording of the plea, though, that he plans to use. Saying that this case as well as one pending in Minnesota demonstrate a pattern of activity (see "Second Man Claims To Be Victim Of Marilyn Manson's Crotch"), he plans to use information from both cases to help his client, whom he said is being failed by the criminal justice system. "[Manson] is dodging and weaving the criminal case," he said "but he's being called to the bar of justice by me."

Meanwhile, Manson is awaiting a ruling on the prosecution's appeal of Judge Gerald McNally's refusal to remove himself from the case. Prosecuting attorney Ken Frazee requested that McNally recuse himself after the judge mentioned what fine he would levy should Manson be found or plead guilty on reduced charges of misdemeanor assault and battery and disorderly conduct (see "Marilyn Manson Facing Reduced Charges In Crotch-Rubbing Case"). Frazee argued that sentencing was premature. Judge Julie Nicholson has yet to decide on the matter.

This report is from MTV News.

--People react to previews of new Marilyn Manson album--

A very few select people have been given the chance to preview some of the new tracks from "The Golden Age of Grotesque," the latest opus from Marilyn Manson. So far, the reaction has been extremely positive.

Korn's Jonathan Davis said "I had the opportunity to listen to the new Marilyn Manson album in its demo stage. I think its the heaviest and best album so far." Davis also praised the record and expressed a desire to tour with Manson in a recent interview with MetalHammer.co.uk, saying "It all depends on our record labels, Y'know - if they're gonna be a--holes or not! We've talked about it and I've been over to listen to his new stuff and his new album ('The Golden Age Of Grotesque') is f---ing amazing! I love what he's doing and I'd like to be a part of it."

Booker, of MTV2 and KRock (WXRK) NY, couldn't stop talking about the new Marilyn Manson album on his show a week ago. He spoke of his friendship with Manson, and of receiving the opportunity to sneak a listen. Booker went on, saying excitedly, it was "really, really great. Some of the songs you're going to be singing over and over."