What, the Danes? Say it isn't so!

I've always admired the Danes for their progressive and natural way of thinking, especially when it comes to the human body.  We've featured that attitude on this blog with Denmark's Naked Run (Nøgenløb).  Now comes news that Danish photographer,  Mathilde Grafström, who had her photographs set to be displayed in Copenhagen's Nytorv square,  has had her application rejected on grounds they were indecent.   Grafström's work is of amateur models and about body image.

"It's important for me that my models understand that the pictures I want to make of her, is not about how she looks physically, but about the life energi and beauty she contains." she says, "Often when they see the pictures after the shooting has ended, I succeed with making women really happy for a longer period of time, when they realize that they are actually really wonderful, alive and beautiful."

According to Denmark's TV2 news this is in contrast with approved bus advertisements around Copenhagen advertising breast enlargement.

 

You can decide for yourself,  personally I think that what this amounts to, as in so many other places, is a very vocal few who attempt to impose their prudish beliefs on the many.  

 

 

 

 

Naked Pig Art Banned!

A recent article from England's Exeter Express and Echo, tells of the plight of one Cress de la Fosse, an art student at Exeter College.  De la Fosse  submitted her photo for exhibition at the college but it was unfortunately rejected and she is not too happy about it.  "My work highlights the poor body image and insecure feelings that a high percentage of women experience", she said. 

The head of art and design at the college states, "Cress’s submission is a great piece of work which is why it has been included in this upcoming exhibition. While we are pleased to exhibit Cress’s artwork, one piece is particularly powerful and has been withdrawn from this exhibition in the college’s Centre for Creative Industries".

Well it's um, "powerful" alright, as you can see for yourself.

Nothing like a nude woman running through the woods wearing a pig's head

Personally I don't find it art so much as satire.  Recently in the news there was an allegation that the current British Prime Minister, David Cameron, was once fellated by the head of a dead pig.

Never believe politicians

Needless to say, De la Fosse is a little upset that her work has been banned and is now looking for a gallery to display her work.  Take heart Cress!  Here at Su Casa we have given your work a showing.  If you ever come to Second Life, let me know and we'll make it permanent.

Leaders want topless sunbathing in L.A.'s Venice Beach

Looks like the Puritans will win another round! The close minded Mayor will ignore the wishes of his own neighborhood council.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Leaders in the Los Angeles beach district of Venice have asked that women be allowed to sunbathe topless on the beach, saying they want equality and a more European feel at the popular tourist destination, local media reported on Wednesday. The Venice Neighborhood Council voted 12-2 to approve the recommendation, saying it "supports women being afforded the same rights as men to sunbathe topless," according to Los Angeles Times and local KTLA-TV news. The council also noted that Venice Beach, known for its boardwalk of shops and offbeat character, was founded and designed after Venice, Italy, and cultivated a more European sensibility. The recommendation will be sent to the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti for consideration. A spokesman for Mayor Garcetti appeared to pour cold water on the idea. "I think it's safe to say that most of our constituents would rather we keep our eyes on more pressing problems facing our city," said Yusef Robb, the mayor's director of communications. Topless sunbathing is legal on a number of California beaches but barred in Los Angeles County, where a local ordinance prohibits the display of genitals or "any portion of the (female) breast at or below the upper edge of the aureola".

Bring a towel and careful where you sit!

 

South Africa’s first official nude beach opens this weekend on Mpenjati Beach on South Africa’s east coast.  Many locals including religious groups have complained, as one would expect, and police have had to be reminded of the local council’s ruling that set up the beach so they don't arrest everyone.  According to a story in the South Africa Times Live, from last December, when the ordinance was passed, beach goers will have been warned to cover any unexpected erection and certainly never dance provocatively or sit on anyone’s genitals.  Story Here  and Here.

My New Google Shirt

My opinion and mine alone! It not necessarily the opinion of the blog owners, or any of the other posters.  It is called censorship and a puritanical attitude.

No Sex Please, We're Google!

I received an email today from Google, hosts of this blogsite.  They state that they will "...no longer allow blogs that contain sexually explicit or graphic nude images or video. We'll still allow nudity presented in artistic, educational, documentary or scientific contexts, or where there are other substantial benefits to the public from not taking  action on the content."

Further they say "Our records indicate that your account may be affected by this policy 
change. Please refrain from creating new content that would violate this policy. We would also ask you to make any necessary changes to your existing blog to comply as soon as possible so that you won't experience any interruptions in service."

So I guess Google is one of the many who equate naturism with porn. Pity.  I've started looking at other possible hosts.  I'm not changing anything, thank you, Google.   

Unless, upon examination, they find that this meager blog presents nudity in 'artistic, educational, documentary or scientific contexts' we'll be moving soon.

In the meantime, Google, be certain to remove all the pornography from your searches.