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The hard-pressed police had to deal with an emergency in Norwich on St Valentine's day! Two people complained about a male nude oil painting on display in the window of Sinsins. Martin was told to clear all the paintings out of the window or be charged with a public order offence. This doesn't surprise me as he knew he was pushing the boundaries of public tolerance. But it always annoys me that if one or two complain then everyone has to toe their boring and prudish line. Personally I think everyone would benefit in many ways with a lighter attitude to nakedness, and such stifling of body appreciation is unnatural and unhealthy, leading to greater vices. Here's the picture that led to a police car being dispatched. Does it offend you?
No, it doesn't! It is magnificent. It surely is sad that folk don't see the beauty in the human form. People can't separate the naked human from sexual connotations, and we are more, much more than that.
ReplyDeleteBut as Marilyn Monroe said: “Sex is a part of Nature. I go along with Nature.” Thanks for the comment.
DeleteIt doesn't on an artist's blog or at an artist's show, inside the building. But it would in a window. Sorry, just being sincere !
ReplyDeleteWould it offend you in the window or just worry you, that maybe it might offend others? I find that folk are often offended on behalf of others! Thank you for the comment.
DeleteHappy to see that you are still ruffling feathers Pete !
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they call the police after seeing Middle Eastern citizens being killed by their own government, or to complain about British military adventures in support of American foreign policy ?
I personally find the above, and much more, a little more offensive than a well painted penis. Oh well, I guess I just don't have a handle on what's important these days.
Martin of Sinsins said that if he'd put an AK47 in the window no one would complain. I think he's right!
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