Rule 34 Exhibition at SomoS
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 7-11 pmDuration: October 23 – 27, 2013, 5 – 8 pm
During the Berlin Pornfilmfestival, October 23-27th 2013, which, after Panorama, has become the city's largest platform for narrative, documentary and experimental cinema about sexuality and identity, SomoS presents Rule 34, a group exhibition of similarly innovative artistic positions.
Rule 34:
In internet folklore, Rule 34 stipulates that anything thinkable can be made into porn, or probably already has, “if you think about it, it's already porn”.
Taken at face value, the Rule 34 meme includes several ideas. First the notion of the sexual gaze, the so called “dirty mind,” one that is able to see sensuality and eroticism in unexpected places, either in a serious or humorous way.
Also it implies “pomosexuality”, desire and attraction, cut loose from any sexual orientation labeling.
The third idea to be found in Rule 34 is that, in a capitalist society, every wish or fancy is already economically exploited and catered to.
Objectification, erotic representation, virtual seduction, availability and integrity are some of the subjects of the installative, associative presentation, which features works by an international group of artists. Rule 34 comprises a wide range of techniques, including photography, painting, installation, sculpture, performance, food-art and porn-grooves.
Performance artist Lan Hungh will present an ongoing performance specially developed for the Rule 34 exhibition.
Participating artists:
J.Jackie Baier
Rachel Bühlmann
Hans van Bentem
Bernhard Föll
Donato Del Guidice
Lan Hungh
Joep van Lieshout
Clemence de la Tour du Pin
Johanna Schweizer
Stefano
Tulip Enterprises
Special Events:
Thursday, October 24, 2013. 9-11 pm: J.Jackie Baier Julia Movie Premiere Reception.
Special thanks to Brutto Gusto Gallery.
SomoS, Kottbusser Damm 95, 10967 Berlin
http://www.somos-arts.org/
