Pornography and Real Sexuality, and Art

We are confused today about pornography, not knowing whether we should be liberal towards it, and acknowledge the freedom of expression or should censor it on account of how we often feel offended and, perhaps humiliated by pornography. The confusion is due, I think, to the fact that we have come to identify pornography with sexuality. But they are worlds apart. Paradoxically, it is not difficult to see why, as I hope to make clear in this paper. A clear distinction between pornography and sexuality also supports my suggestion to introduce themes from pornography in art, so as to seriously address them in art practice.
“De pornoficatie van de cultuur”, Studium Generale Rotterdam, Witte de With, 2 oktober 2007
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