10/22: Spencer Tunick in Melbourne

Undertoad · 10-22-2001, 01:14 PM

Buncha-naked-people photographer Spencer Tunick strikes again, this time in Melbourne. Any of our Melbournites catch anything of this? It happened about two weeks ago.

I sure hope we get at least a link to look at his finished works.

elSicomoro · 10-22-2001, 02:13 PM

It wouldn't surprise if Jag isn't in that crowd somewhere, he being the resident anarchist here.

Parabolate · 10-22-2001, 08:37 PM

That's not really one of Tunick's actual photos, is it? It's just a news shot of the people walking to one of the locations where he photographed them.
I wasn't there, but my sister and cousin were. They seemed to have fun doing it.
Personally, even though I'm the open-minded arty type, I don't see the art in this kind of thing. It's a bit too sensationalist.

And by the way, we prefer the term "Melburnians."

juju · 10-22-2001, 09:01 PM

I think it's art because it's showing something that most people think is wrong and evil in a very beautiful way. Most people have a strong cultural objection to gathering naked together in very large groups, even though there's nothing really logically wrong with it. It just sort of shatters boundaries.

BTW - his website says that he's going to sell albums of the final prints for $1500.

Parabolate · 10-23-2001, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by sycamore
It wouldn't surprise if Jag isn't in that crowd somewhere

Not likely. You had to show proof that you're over 18 to get to do that.

I'm all for the idea of breaking down boundaries. I'm certainly not offended by the idea, but I'm just not connecting with the art.

jaguar · 10-24-2001, 01:32 AM

yea that was a journo shot, not his shot.
I was extremely cynical aboutit but the final show i have to admit was...interesting.

and no. I was not involved =P

And by the way, we prefer the term "Melburnians."
Rightly said.

dynoman7 · 10-26-2001, 08:36 AM

Where's Waldo?

MaggieL · 10-26-2001, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by dynoman7
Where's Waldo?

ROFL!

10-22-2001, 01:14 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	10/22: Spencer Tunick in Melbourne Buncha-naked-people photographer Spencer Tunick strikes again, this time in Melbourne. Any of our Melbournites catch anything of this? It happened about two weeks ago. I sure hope we get at least a link to look at his finished works.

10-22-2001, 09:01 PM	#4
juju no one of consequence Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,839	I think it's art because it's showing something that most people think is wrong and evil in a very beautiful way. Most people have a strong cultural objection to gathering naked together in very large groups, even though there's nothing really logically wrong with it. It just sort of shatters boundaries. BTW - his website says that he's going to sell albums of the final prints for $1500. Last edited by juju; 10-22-2001 at 09:04 PM.

10-24-2001, 01:32 AM	#6
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	yea that was a journo shot, not his shot. I was extremely cynical aboutit but the final show i have to admit was...interesting. and no. I was not involved =P And by the way, we prefer the term "Melburnians." Rightly said. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

10-26-2001, 08:36 AM	#7
dynoman7 Recruit or Something Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4	Where's Waldo? __________________ ---- wOOt!

10-22-2001, 02:13 PM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	It wouldn't surprise if Jag isn't in that crowd somewhere, he being the resident anarchist here.

10-22-2001, 08:37 PM	#3
Parabolate Expectorant Inspector Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 31	That's not really one of Tunick's actual photos, is it? It's just a news shot of the people walking to one of the locations where he photographed them. I wasn't there, but my sister and cousin were. They seemed to have fun doing it. Personally, even though I'm the open-minded arty type, I don't see the art in this kind of thing. It's a bit too sensationalist. And by the way, we prefer the term "Melburnians."

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