Cut out that erection!: some musings on “Erotic Art” and the ever-problematic penis

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” We all know this one. It’s probably also fine to say “Erotic is in the eye of the beholder” as well, except perhaps when it comes to commercializing erotic images, or defining fine art as erotic. I recently looked through a Juxtapoz Erotica book, expecting some diversity … Continue reading Cut out that erection!: some musings on “Erotic Art” and the ever-problematic penis

Have You Properly Masticated Your Art Today?: Problems with Art as a Consumable Supply

Having gotten through the "season of giving," I've come home with a small stack of contemporary novels I've borrowed from my sister, and several CDs of music another family member burned for me of new bands he is listening to. As I started to listen to the music and browse through the chapters of a … Continue reading Have You Properly Masticated Your Art Today?: Problems with Art as a Consumable Supply