Hypothetical question time: if an art gallery of significance (eg JP Getty or here in Australia National or State) offered an evening nude experience would you go?
There will be all works of art from sketches and paintings through to sculptures in various media. There will be some life art experience and you can draw or model.
Just to set the scene some more -
1. The curator and the gallery attendants may not be nude, they are the regular staff and have volunteered but are also paid.
2. The CCTV system will be active.
3. Visitors cannot be nude in the car park, there is a portable 'change room' set up just inside the lobby.
4. The regular public nudity laws apply once outside and police will call by during the event.
5. You can stay for as long as you like up until closing time (1.00AM).
So are you in?
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BeauJan 19, 2023I would go.
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J.Jan 19, 2023This is a real thing, usually done by galleries to coincide with a new exhibit that features nude art. It is probably a good way to get free publicity for the exhibit, but the nude visitors usually have a good time as well. So unlike the nude shopping question, I would say yes to this one. I would be ready for a possible interview from a local newspaper or news station and have some good talking points about social nudism just in case. Maybe have a chance for some free publicity for our cause as well.
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BillJan 19, 2023DUH! I'll do anything nude I would do clothed, as long as they keep the thermostat up. Keeps the shrinkage down, hah hah!
ReactReply - MEMemberJan 19, 2023
There were one or two of these events a few years ago, pre-covid. Yes I would go if they start again. Was it Canberra or Sydney?
ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJan 20, 2023[quote]There were one or two of these events a few years ago, pre-covid. Yes I would go if they start again. Was it Canberra or Sydney?[/quote] I believe there were some nude events at the National Art Gallery in Canberra prior to covid. Would be great if they were on again soon hey!ReactReply
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bilbymonJan 20, 2023I have done this and would definitely do it again. A few years ago the art gallery of NSW had a nude exhibition from the Tate. I went to a nude audience session which also included the Sydney Dance Company performing related dance segments nude. It was an awesome experience. If theres a thing like this on, count me in.
ReactReply - BIbilbymonJan 20, 2023
I have done this and would definitely do it again. A few years ago the art gallery of NSW had a nude exhibition from the Tate. I went to a nude audience session which also included the Sydney Dance Company performing related dance segments nude. It was an awesome experience. If theres a thing like this on, count me in.
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CalidablueJan 20, 2023Of course!
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WayneJan 20, 2023You could not keep me away, I would love to do something like this nude.
I wish that more places hosted nude events like this, I would walk naked around the Queensland Museum in Brisbane if they offered somewhere to undress and a locker to secure your clothes and some valuables.
Wayne
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SjoerdJan 20, 2023Yes, I'd like this, I'll be naked the entire time.
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2bnude4meJan 20, 2023Yes, I'd go. I've seen photos from these events from the east coast, everyone was having a great time.
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CraigJan 20, 2023Hell yes. It sounds like a wonderful evening. What a pleasure to look at art and socialize in a setting where nudity is acceptable.
ReactReply - MEMemberJan 21, 2023
Yes! Especially if the gallery were doing an exhibit of nudes, this would be a fun way for patrons to immerse themselves in the spirit of the exhibit.
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ManOfWicklowJan 21, 2023Definitely
ReactReply - BIBillJan 21, 2023[quote]yea we would, but not if there was a crowd of people there. we just cant be bothered with social niceties. not after seeing what people really are like thanks to covid shut downs[/quote] What is meant by, "...not after seeing what people really are like thanks to covid shutdowns." Why bother to go if not to interact with a crowd of other people interested in nudism and view the art?ReactReply
- MEMemberJan 21, 2023
Indeed, we need to live and also to learn to live with covid.
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HawkJan 21, 2023As long as everyone else is wearing their birthday suits, sure. I'm in!
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ShavedNudist27Jan 21, 2023I would if it was with a group of other nudists and the Gallery was told in advance.
ReactReply - MEMemberJan 22, 2023
I certainly would. A few galleries held nude visits this past year in France. A zoo also organized nudist visits once a week for three weeks last summer. The visit took place in the early evening after normal hours.
ReactReply - MEMemberJan 22, 2023
I certainly would. A few galleries held nude visits this past year in France. A zoo also organized nudist visits once a week for three weeks last summer. The visit took place in the early evening after normal hours.
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LucasJan 24, 2023100% yes! I wish there were more things like this here in the uk
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jamesIIJan 24, 2023Absolutely, sounds like a great idea!
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avantouintiJan 24, 2023yes
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GyorgyJan 24, 2023Yes, and I have. Naked Art LA is an annual event where artists who their art about the naked body. There is a naked showing for the first 2 hours of the first day where all attendees are naked and some of the artists as well. I can't post photos here, but I have plenty from that event.
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