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11/10/2007

Seduced

Barbican Centre, London

Art and Sex from Antiquity to Now

curated by Marina Wallace, Martin Kemp and Joanne Bernstein

‘The Barbican has conceived a real mother of an exhibition’ Royal Academy of Arts Magazine

Seduced explores the representation of sex in art through the ages. Featuring over 300 works spanning 2000 years, it brings together Roman sculptures, Indian manuscripts, Japanese prints, Chinese watercolours, Renaissance and Baroque paintings and 19th century photography with modern and contemporary art.

Seduced presents the work of around 70 artists including Nobuyoshi Araki, Francis Bacon, Jeff Koons, Robert Mapplethorpe, Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn and Andy Warhol among others. Stimulating the mind and the senses, provocative and compelling, Seduced provides the historical and cultural framework to explore the boundaries of acceptability in art. Seduced is curated by Marina Wallace, Martin Kemp and Joanne Bernstein.

Thursdays…After Hours
Every Thursday for the duration of the exhibition, join us for late night openings with a difference. Events include artist commissions, live music, erotic readings and talks. Enjoy a Seduced cocktail and aphrodisiac snacks from the bar. 6.30-10pm.

Seduced—Sex and Censorship in the Cinema
This major film season includes uncut versions of films previously banned by the British Board of Film Censors (BBFC), as well as an exciting selection of classics, special screen talks and panel discussions.

Quickies
For those with busy schedules, how about a Quickie? Join a host of artists, commentators and curators for a Quickie talk in the gallery lasting a maximum of 30 minutes.

Publication
A comprehensively illustrated book accompanies the Seduced exhibition, featuring essays by Marina Wallace, Martin Kemp, Joanne Bernstein and Caterina Albano. Designed by Kerr Noble and published by Merrell, the book is £29.95 and is available from the Art Gallery Shop.

Art Gallery Shop
The Art Gallery Shop has a range of gifts to compliment the current Seduced exhibition from indulgent chocolates to original ceramics and cushions as well as seductive candles and massage oils.


Related talks and events

Broaden your mind and stimulate your senses!

Come and participate in one of the many talks, discussions, films, performances and events that animate our major autumn exhibition Seduced: Art and Sex from Antiquity to Now.

Thursdays…After Hours
Every Thursday for the duration of the exhibition, join us for a late night opening with a difference. Experience artist commissions, live music, erotic readings, talks and events. Enjoy a Seduced cocktail and aphrodisiac snacks, from the bar. 6.30–10pm.

Quickies
For those with busy schedules, how about a Quickie? Join a host of artists, commentators and curators for a Quickie talk in the gallery lasting a maximum of 30 minutes.

Seduced – Sex and Censorship in the Cinema
This major film season includes uncut versions of films previously banned by the British Board of Film Censors (BBFC), as well as an exciting selection of classics, special screen talks and panel discussions . All films are screened in the cinema. Book 3 films (or more) in the season and get every ticket for £5, offer excludes January films.

Lates
Seduced is part of Lates – a month-long season of after-dark events and late-night openings across London’s major galleries and museums, presented by the Mayor of London in association with British Museum, Institute of Contemporary Arts, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, V&A, Whitechapel Gallery, Museum in Docklands, Museum of London, BFI IMAX and Southbank Centre (Hayward Gallery).


Events happening outside the Barbican...

Mon 26 Nov/6.30pm
Censorship in Art and Design
Cochrane Theatre
Seduced Curators Martin Kemp and Marina Wallace lead a lively debate on censorship with a panel of esteemed artists and commentators. For a free ticket call 020 7269 1606.

Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design Artist Commissions
A series of commissions will be displayed in The Window Gallery, Charing Cross Road, in response to Seduced throughout the exhibition.

Image: Nobuyoshi Araki, From Erotos, 1993. Courtesy the artist

Barbican Centre
Silk Street - London
Tickets: £8/£6 Over 18s only

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