Note: Contains nudity. The illustrations of German artist Kaethe Butcher are fearless in their depiction of sexuality and womanhood. They possess a wicked sense of humour and excellent line work. The level of contrast she achieves between light and dark, both in terms of subject matter and the execution, is quite frankly stunning. Images © […]
Category: Erotic
Think Pink by Prue Stent
Australian photographer Prue Stent clearly has a favourite colour based on her fascinating photo series. The images from her “Pink” project are whimsical delights, which utilise the power of her colour to engage with themes of femininity and fashion. Photos © Prue Stent Via Juxtapoz
5 Erotic Movies from Europe
Note: Contains nudity and sexual references. It is an established truth that European cinema, compared to others, has a different attitude to depictions of erotic themes and sex. In the USA, for example, screen violence is all fine and dandy. But nudity, and particularly thrusting, is seen as a big no-no by the MPAA. Many […]
Nude Black and White Photography
Note: Contains nudity. From the very beginnings of photography, artists have turned the camera toward the naked body in search of a classical sense of beauty. Think of Man Ray’s iconic solarized prints from Paris, in particular his “Le Violon d’Ingres.” The photographers published here have all demonstrated a skilled and unique eye when it comes to capturing the human […]
10 Great Erotic Horror Movies
Georges Bataille, the art theorist, author and surrealist provocateur, once stated that eroticism is a form of psychological quest. “The human spirit is prey to the most astounding impulses,” he noted. Horror films can be seen as the battleground between the mind and the body. Between fears and pleasures of the flesh. Eroticism is a […]
Pokras Lampas’ Calligraphy on Female Nudes
Note: Contains nudity. Shown here are the latest pictures from Pokras Lampas’ ongoing series “Calligraphy on Girls.” Some of his past work, lettering on models and paper, were previously published on Illusion, and there is no doubt that Lampas is exceptional at what he does on all sorts of canvases. This St. Petersburg-based artist has […]
10 Controversial Sex Scenes in Modern Cinema
Note: Contains nudity and sexual references. Cinema is perhaps more than any other the medium of the voyeur. Alone in the dark, it is a place to shut out the noise of the outside world and indulge in the realm of pleasure. Eroticism is a hard element to get right in film; to create an atmosphere of […]
Lost Among the Roses: Seductive Photography
Note: Contains nudity. Istanbul-based photographer Denef Huvaj takes beautiful, dreamy images that subtly play on themes of femininity and sexuality. Her subjects, which range from a line tattoo drawn on a model’s back to another one lying in a bed of flower petals, are drenched in pale shades of beauty and the sensual. The right side of […]
Seductive 3D Drawings by Joshua Krecioch
Glossy lips and blue eyes with big lashes have been Joshua Krecioch’s subject matters for a number of drawings. A sexual vibe is present in many of these images which have been printed on t-shirts for his online shop, WellCulturedCo. This young artist who will be attending the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (this […]
Light and Shadow in Erotic Watercolours
Note: Contains nudity. The delicate interplay of light and shadow is at work in the quietly provocative watercolours of artist Keinyo White. The way he manages to bring his subjects to life with the softest touch of the brush is a joy to behold. The depth and complexities in the contrast between light and dark on […]