Sex in the museum

Can sex be considered as art?
Sex can become controversial in some cases, some people do not understand the specific practices, or who is frankly inappropriate to be displayed in public. The controversy over the limits and boundaries of sexuality seems to never end, especially when we talk of official spaces. And if we add to the problems considered art or not certain practices, it is the bomb. The debate, in this case leads directly to Austria, where a museum installation has sparked some laughter, anger of others ... and the pleasure of a few. Space for sex culture Vienna installation opens with a day / night where visitors can come and watch the recreation of a mythical Viennese club, the Element6, for swinging and other duties sacrilegious.


The surprise is that, once the sun sets in the same space only allows entrance to over 18 years. Then they decide if they just want to look ... or participate in any sexual experiences that are offered there. The chances that the creator of the controversial novel thought for those who pay their entry, they are quite extensive. The enigmatic artist is none other than Christoph Büchel, known in the art world for his talent to build facilities to recreate spaces with signs in their own reality, a great likelihood. In the present case, Büchel has been consistent with its previous creations, based on scenarios uncomfortable and provocative. But if previously used by the world of misery, waste, now the public with the violent imagery of sexual transgression. A more voluptuous, that raises blisters and promotes public attention equally.

The exhibition, housed in the Secession building, offers a journey through this aberration in the history of sexuality. There you can find porn, projected on the walls of the facility or exercise of accidental voyeur through some corridors which are accessed by a few rooms that are practiced orgies. The rules state that the museum can participate but not take over. The bondage, or the tying of a person, or the strip (only at night), while the S & M are among the attractions added. During the night, a woman is chained to an altar dedicated to sado utensils are everywhere, from gynecological chairs until a guillotine ... do not know if REMARKS as works of art or may be used. To complete the loop the loop, equipped with men and women wearing tight latex, wander around the room inviting the furtive sexual encounter.

Although connoisseurs already know the vicissitudes of the artist, there are many who wonder how far it is lawful taxpayer money subsidize an art installation at the same time is a real swingers club (yes, they charge admission and drinks are charged). Art and sex have always gone hand in hand, the link between them is unbreakable, but no less controversial.