One photographer wants to make a bold statement during the Republican National Convention this July.
Spencer Tunick is looking for 100 women to pose nude for a photoshoot in the streets of Cleveland.
Apparently, this is “art,” and it’s not the first time Tunick has organized this kind of stunt. Tunick has orchestrated more than 70 mass nude photo shoots all over the globe since the 1990s. (Warning: Clicking the link will lead you to a webpage that contains nudity. But I'm a journalist so I have to prove that the event that I'm writing about here is actually a real thing.) Here's some of his work.
This particular work of “art” will be entitled “Everything She Says Means Everything.” The plan is for 100 nude women (sorry gentlemen) to pose together for a photograph while holding up mirrors. According to the photographer’s website, the goal is to reflect “the knowledge and wisdom of progressive women and the concept of ‘Mother Nature.'"
Lol. That's pretty stupid.
In an interview, Tunick explained his project is intended to send a message to presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, and is an artistic response to his past statements about women that the artist views as misogynistic:
“The work is for my daughters, for their future, for them not to grow up in a society with hate, for them to grow up in a world with less violence toward women and more opportunities for them.”
Despite the fact that the photo shoot is intended to send a message to the Republican nominee, one does not have to be a Democrat to participate. The website explains that “Republicans, Democrats and all other political parties are welcome to take part.” Hear that Libertarians? This could be a great way to raise your party's profile!
But not just anyone will have the privilege of being photographed naked in Cleveland, as only 100 lucky women will qualify. So if you’re interested (and why wouldn’t you be?), Tunick asks that you submit a photograph to his website, explaining, “Those selected will be notified by email with exact details concerning logistics.”
Good luck, ladies!