Think Jackson Pollock
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Bachelor of Music. I’ve been dropping the BM joke for 15ish years. The tassel we were given for graduation was brown so that probably didn’t help. I think only I find it funny, but that’s good enough.
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What instrument did you play?
Oboe player here.
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This guy rocks
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The newest sculpture to take over Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth has been unveiled today (Wednesday 18), and it’s an enormous monument to trans lives. The work, ‘Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant)’ by Mexican artist Teresa Margolles, is a moving symbol of grief and solidarity made up of hundreds of plaster casts of the faces of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
LOL at the perp being well-known in the art world.
It sounds like art houses and museums could use some 1970s Vegas casino security.
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straight to jail, obv
At least climate change is now fixed.
Yeah its a very good museum.
I was there last week. Cool place. Signage is shit tho. (my daughter goes to school there. sick brag)
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Got turned on to this twitter recently:
https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1850732939782344711
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An example of erotic depiction that occasionally could be found among funeral items in an Egyptian tomb.
Ancient Egyptians had a rich and complex approach to love and sex. Sexuality was seen as a natural and essential part of human life, and it was celebrated in their art, literature and religion. Ancient Egyptians had a very liberal attitude towards sexuality, which was considered a natural and essential part of human life. They believed that sexual pleasure was a gift from the gods, and that it had both physical and spiritual benefits. Egyptians celebrated sexuality in their art, literature, and religion, and it was an integral part of daily life. Sex was not only a means of procreation but also a way to connect with the divine. Ancient Egyptians believed that sexual pleasure could bring one closer to gods and that it was a way to access higher states of consciousness. In fact, some of most sacred rituals in ancient Egyptian religion involved sexual acts performed by priests and priestesses.
Ancient Egyptians had a wide range of sexual practices and beliefs. They believed that sex was a natural and healthy part of life, and that it should be enjoyed by both men and women. Masturbation was also accepted and was not seen as a sinful act, as it was in some other ancient cultures. They believed that the pharaohs had a special connection with the gods, and they believed that the pharaoh’s semen was sacred. Itwas believed that the pharaoh’s semen had the power to create new life and that it could be used to heal the sick and the injured. This belief led to the creation of amulets and potions made from the pharaoh’s semen, which were used as a form of medicine.
Ancient Egyptians also believed in the power of fertility magic. They believed that certain objects, such as amulets, could increase one’s fertility and sexual potency. They also believed that sexual intercourse during certain phases of the moon could increase the chances of conception. Ancient Egyptians had a variety of sexual practices that were considered acceptable. These included oral sex, anal sex, and group sex. However, adultery was strictly forbidden, and extramarital affairs were punishable by death.
Prostitution and sex work were also part of ancient Egyptian society. Prostitutes were often slaves or women from lower social classes who were forced into the profession. However, there were also independent prostitutes who were respected members of society and had a high degree of autonomy. Sex work was regulated by the government, and prostitutes were required to pay taxes. Ancient Egyptians believed that sex work was a necessary part of society, and they even had a goddess of prostitution, Hathor. The temples of Hathor were often staffed by prostitutes, who served as priestesses and provided sexual services to the temple visitors.
Gender and sexuality were also important themes in ancient Egyptian art and literature. Ancient Egyptians created some of most beautiful and intricate art of the ancient world, including stunning works of sculpture, painting, and architecture. Many of these works depict scenes of love and sex, reflecting the importance of these aspects of life in Ancient Egypt.
One of the most striking examples of gender and sexuality in ancient Egyptian art is the depiction of the god Bes. Bes was a dwarf god who was often depicted as a jester or a musician. He was also a god of fertility and sexuality, and he was often associated with childbirth and the protection of women in labor. Bes was depicted with an exaggerated phallus, which was seen as a symbol of his sexual potency.
Ancient Egyptians’ attitude towards love and sex continues to fascinate and inspire people today. Their legacy lives on in their beautiful art and literature, as well as in many insights they provide into nature of human sexuality and its place in society.
Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Cairo, Egypt.
the twitter thread has some other examples of ancient artistic naughty too
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You don’t say.
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I found who we can blame
for anyone doing Christmas shopping, the silly season in art auctions is upon us this week with all the major houses running sales of all your favorite artists with 7 and 8 figure price tags.
Sotheby’s kicks it off tomorrow with 2 separate auctions. The first is the collection of Sydell Miller that includes this beauty by Yves Klein with an estimate of $8,000,000 - $12,000,0000.
The second Sotheby’s auction tomorrow on the slate has nothing on offer under $400,000 with the highlight being this Matisse with a robust estimate of $12,000,000 - $18,000,000.
The fun continues at Christie’s for the rest of the week with a bunch of different sales that are insane. The biggie is the 20th Century evening sale with this Giacometti for a cool $20,000,000 - $30,000,000 estimate.
The Phillips calendar also has sales planned all week with Modern and Contemporary art sale on Tuesday as the wallet-buster. It probably has my favorite of those available too, including this Koons ($4,000,000 - $6,000,000 estimate)
this Twombly ($5,000,000 - $7,000,000 estimate)
and a Pollock with the ever intriguing, estimate upon request
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