Erotic art can be found in every culture and time period throughout history. In modern times, erotic art is often seen as an expression of freedom of creativity and sexuality. However, it also has its roots in the ancient world where it was used to express social power and control. As such, it's important to explore this connection between erotic art and space and architecture in more depth.
Aesthetic Erotica explores how spatial design and architecture influence erotic experience and imagination through various media including paintings, sculpture, photography, film, literature, music, performance art, installation art, graphic design, fashion design, product design, etc. The exhibition features works that engage with the body in relation to architectural spaces that are often overlooked or neglected.
It aims to create an immersive experience for viewers by using both physical and virtual environments. Visitors will encounter intimate encounters in the midst of public spaces. They will be confronted with sensual experiences that challenge their perceptions of privacy, desire, and pleasure. Through these encounters, visitors can gain insight into how our bodies relate to the built environment around us.
The exhibition includes works from artists like Robert Mapplethorpe, Jeff Koons, Annie Leibovitz, Robert Longo, Cindy Sherman, Andres Serrano, Richard Prince, Barbara Kruger, Louise Bourgeois, Andy Warhol, Bruce Nauman, Nam June Paik, Vito Acconci, Joseph Beuys, Marilyn Monroe, and others. Each artist uses different techniques to explore the relationship between sex and architecture. For example, Robert Mapplethorpe photographs nude male and female models posing in minimalist interiors while Jeff Koons creates large-scale sculptures of blown-up pornographic images.
This exhibition highlights the impact of space on sexuality and gender roles in society today. It also challenges traditional notions of what constitutes eroticism by presenting alternative perspectives on intimacy and desire. By exploring this connection between art and architecture, we hope to foster discussion about contemporary social issues such as gender inequality, domestic violence, rape culture, and body image.
We invite you to visit Aesthetic Erotica to see firsthand how spatial design and architecture influence erotic experience and imagination!