At the forefront of contemporary discourse, NY Arts Magazine presents a bold exploration of the nexus between art and eroticism in the digital era. This edition features the groundbreaking web project "techno.FETISH.ism" spearheaded by Tina LaPorta and Paul Clay, hosting a candid conversation about the intertwining paths of art, technology, and sexuality.
Delving deep into the provocations of adult content in the digital space, this special section, curated by Tina LaPorta and Paul Clay, offers viewers a multi-perspective analysis of the sensation that is adult media and its impact on modern art forms.
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A defining highlight of the issue, artist Tina LaPorta's foray into web-based art presents a notable blend of technology and sensuality through a virtual lens, pioneering discussions on the artistic value of online erotica.
In his enlightening introduction, Paul Clay delineates the complex relationship between pornography and visual culture, setting the stage for this edition's thematic exploration.
Margaret Penney tackles the stereotypes and celebrates the achievements of female net artists who boldly address the theme of sexuality in their work.
Tina LaPorta invites readers into a candid reflection on the myriad of ways that fetishes manifest in digital art, proposing a virtual "café" where boundaries blur between taste, taboo, and artistic truth.
This centerfold feature, a removable poster taken from Pete Smith's Giantess Magic Web Site, offers a tangible piece of art that serves as a memento of the issue's erotic art theme.
Jenni Sorkin deconstructs the age-old mantra "Because Sex Sells," analyzing its implications and potencies within the art market and popular media.
Anne-Marie Schleiner presents a narrative intertwining game culture with adult themes, exploring subcultures and the adoption of eroticism in digital play spaces.
This section offers an extensive review of selected artists' websites, showcasing how they leverage the Internet as a canvas for exploring and challenging notions of erotica in art.
In a thoughtful essay, Paul Clay explores the landscape of pornography on the Internet, its regulations, and its remarkable cultural footprint in online spaces.
This comprehensive list introduces readers to an extensive range of fetishes, providing insight into the nuances of erotic interests and predilections found both within and beyond the digital realm.
Nuit Banai delves into the contentious debates surrounding the moral and ethical considerations of pornography's omnipresence online, questioning the boundaries of desire in virtual environments.
Art critic David Gibson examines the complex layers of ecstatic experiences as communicated through digital art, analyzing the aesthetics of appearance in works threading the line between art and erotica.