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Mike Miksche

Mike Miksche (1925–1964), widely known by his pen name Steve Masters, was an American artist active in the mid-twentieth century, known for his erotic illustrations.

Biography
Born as "David Leo Miksche," Miksche was raised in Oregon but later relocated to New York City. He was of Czech ancestry and, having grown to a height of six foot three, became known for his formidable appearance. He also modeled for Marlboro's "Marlboro Man" ad campaign. Kinsey introduced Miksche to Samuel Steward, and the three agreed to allow Kinsey to film Miksche and Steward engage in S&M sex acts for his eponymous institute. == Cultural impact & legacy ==
Cultural impact & legacy
The Art of Steve Masters, a collection of Miksche's work, was published in octavo format circa 1970. In 1986, his art was featured in Naked Eyes, an artist showcase organized by Olaf Odegaard that highlighted gay men's visual art for the International Gay and Lesbian Archives. The Kinsey Institute and the Leather Archives & Museum hold most of Miksche's surviving art. == See also ==
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