Photographer Wang Dong's nude Forbidden City photo shoot recently sparked controversy online. The Forbidden City spoke out against the photos, saying they were disrespectful towards China's cultural heritage.
Wang responded on in Weibo that he is a, “simple human body photographer,” and chose to create his art in the Forbidden City to show the strong contrast between history and the human body.
He said that the female model did sit on the stone dragon, but there was no vandalism. He added that he was responsible for the models' actions.
“Porn or art,” Wang wrote, “You can get a group of government experts to investigate me. My conscience is clear.”
Wang admitted that this was the third time he had shot photos in the Forbidden City. He also said that shooting photographs is officially allowed by Forbidden City, and that avoiding tourists is not a problem.
A lawyer said, if he did not disturb public order, he should not be punished.
Source: inews.qq.com
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His conscious is clear? Auto-translate playing up today? Try "conscience"
Jun 04, 2015 19:15 Report Abuse
Yikes, embarrassing spelling error, thanks for catching it. No need to be rude though...
Jun 05, 2015 15:06 Report Abuse
Here is a link, to see Wanimal other photos. http://wanimal1983.tumblr.com/
Jun 04, 2015 18:58 Report Abuse
Intrigued by the Forbidden City shoot for several reasons. One, worse things happen in that tourist trap such as thievery. scams, prostitution, littering, public excretions (urinary, anal and respiratory), and other misfortunes perpetrated by less-developed beings such as Wang Dong. Two. I am somewhat a snapper myself, as photography is a hobby of mine. Nature and still lifes, not nudes. Photography is an art form regardless of the subject. Three, I appreciate female nudes - in photography and in the private chambers of my home. (What red-blooded male doesn't?) Four, I "yahoo-gled" (as a familiar poster on the Answer board is fond of chiming) WANIMAL, and was surprised by the artistic excellence of his photography. World class. So, what's the fuss all about? I smell the odorous and odious scent (stink, actually) of holier-than-thou hypocrisy in the lower atmosphere populated by the critics who probably engage in much more repulsive and reprehensible activities behind closed doors... The stone dragon in the Forbidden City should appreciate and enjoy the experience of a warm piece of ass gracing its cold surface. It's probably the only show of love, beauty and art it has ever experienced.
Jun 03, 2015 19:35 Report Abuse
Yes, Wang Dong (lol) is a seriously talented photographer, one of the best nude photographers I've seen recently.
Jun 04, 2015 12:52 Report Abuse
Yeesh, they still going on with this? Why wouldn't someone want to display Chinese women? They are the BEST part of China by far... Their male counterparts don't even hold a candle in comparison.
Jun 03, 2015 19:18 Report Abuse
Keep it on boy. For some reason a large number of Chinese have a serious problem with nudity, no idea why though because most other Asian countries are pretty open about it. Now that's especially the men who have a problem with it, women are... very open minded in China, at least in the more developed coastal provinces.
Jun 03, 2015 19:05 Report Abuse
Agree. Good references: Franco, Picasso, Guernica, Lenny Bruce.
Jun 03, 2015 19:38 Report Abuse
This is exactly what I was trying to express to someone named Rachel on the other thread. She said this was objectifying women, a very American style of thinking. Given that in USA you can be sued or fired from work just for having a look at a beautiful girl for more than 3 seconds and she screams harassment, I feel some reactions tend to go overboard. Artwork is meant to be seen and who would want to see pictures of white nothings? It should be amazing, beautiful, personal, expressive, and interesting enough to get others to feel curious.
Jun 04, 2015 16:18 Report Abuse
You are comparing this photo shoot to Picasso? Now that is shocking! As usually you draw a long bow to serve your China bashing.
Jun 05, 2015 13:57 Report Abuse
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