Sep
26
Nan Goldin
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” If I want to take a picture, I take it no matter what “
- Nan Goldin
Looking more into this “Nan Goldin” I’m finding she has made an art form of photographing young semi-clothed girls.
When I think of a child predator I normally automatically think of a man, you don’t hear many stories of women molesting children but now that I think of it, it is probably a very common thing.
Nan Goldin I think you have just shown a whole new side of child abuse.
Sep
26
Klara and Edda Belly Dancing
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From The Post Chronicle: http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212105813.shtml
Police have seized photograph ‘Klara And Edda Belly Dancing’, which was taken by controversial, female American artist Nan Goldin, because it may be considered child pornography - and Elton John’s personal website has reacted.
The photograph, which was part of exhibition series called ‘Thanksgiving’ from the Sir Elton John photographic collection, may have breached child pornography laws.
The exhibition gallery, which the picture did not appear in, as it was seized by police, warns: “We would like to advise you that this exhibition contains some material of a sensitive nature. It may include explicit language, nudity, sexual imagery or violence.”
The photograph ‘Klara And Edda Belly Dancing’ of two young girls, taken by Goldin. One of the girls is depicted sitting on the ground with her legs spread wide apart. Further details of the picture are unknown.
Police removed the image from the Baltic Art Gallery the day before it was to be viewed by the public. The inappropriate photograph is currently being examined by police while Crown Prosecution Service lawyers have offered their consult.
I’m guessing this picture will not be released for public viewing so that we can form our own opinion on the matter, although I am curious as to how lewd this photograph is, I agree with that move. I would think that Goldin did not view it as pervertedly as the police did, or else he would not have tried to share it with everyone.
What kind of belly dancing requires you to sit on the ground with your legs wide apart? Sounds fishy to me. I will be looking more into this more in the future.