"What artist's studio was called ""The Factory""?"
The Factory plays. What was called free love took place in the studio, as sexuality in the 1960s was becoming more open and embraced as a high ideal. Warhol used footage of sexual acts between his friends in his work, such as in "Blue Movie", a 1969 film directed, produced, written and cinematographed by Warhol. The film, starring Viva and Louis Waldon, was the first adult erotic film depicting explicit sex to receive wide theatrical release in the United States. Holly Woodlawn and Jackie Curtis were noted drag queens who were part of the Factory group, as was transgender woman Candy Darling.
Cigar Factory Artist Studios area caters to artists and others producing within the creative arena. Because of this trend, the Cigar Factory Artist Studios has been well received by the community. Monthly open house events and art installations are hosted by FUSE Art Infrastructure, and feature original works by occupants of the Cigar Factory, as well as other notable area artists. Private studio spaces are often open to the public during these events. Since the ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 19, 2013, the Cigar Factory Artist Studios has grown to become Lehigh Valleys largest arts building. Cigar Factory Artist Studios The Cigar Factory