Outside the everyday sexual iconography of mainstream media and advertisement, some artists are pushing the boundaries of public perception related to sex and sexuality. Many of these artists are accused of something we’ve come to call “obscenity.”
What is "obscenity?" and why has the word become so closely tied to sex?
Sex Art is a feature documentary about artistic representations of sex in contemporary America. The film catalogues the work of various artists, from photographers and painters to burlesque dancers and porn directors. Sex Art offers a look at the personalities and artistic ideologies behind the art on the wall.