Private Eyes: Selected Artwork From the Kinsey Institute Collection was an erotic art exhibition that showcased a collection of works from the prestigious Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, an institution dedicated to the study of human sexuality.
The exhibition presented a series of homemade artworks created by anonymous artists and which were intended for domestic use only, with no intention of being sold or exhibited. The collection includes drawings, illustrations, paintings and sculptures, among other techniques, that portray in a bold, even by current moral standards and often amusing way, forbidden desires and taboos at a time when they were considered "illegal" and could lead their authors to prison.
Most of the works came into Dr. Kinsey's hands through donations from people who were aware of his interest in knowing and collecting stories and objects that helped understand how human sexuality was represented artistically.
Paper dolls are an art form that can be customized to reflect different aspects of a person's gender identity, allowing them to experiment with and represent different gender expressions. This art form can be a powerful way for people to explore and express their gender identity in a creative and meaningful way.
This collection of works includes a triptych of drawings, which in my opinion could be a paper doll, showing the various moments of a man, wearing feminine lingerie, high heels, then wearing a wig and finally an evening dress that completes his woman's look.
Man Cross Dressing/ Anonymous artist. Kinsey Institute, mid-20th century. |
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month is
celebrating acceptance and respect for each person's individuality,
regardless of their sexual orientation.
No one should be judged or discriminated against for being who they really are.
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