All blog posts in Art
Explore the intersection between innovation and eroticism in film and literature.
5 short films about sex work
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 27 March 2024
It's hard to find films that explore sex work without sensationalising or objectifying. Here are 5 modern-day short films intricately exploring the many nuances of sex work.
4 essential pioneers of kink art
Posted by Drew
Friday 22 March 2024
These are 4 essential kink artists who paved the way for all lovers of art and erotica today.
Celebrating Anaïs Nin: the iconic literary voice for female desire
Posted by Iso
Thursday 7 March 2024
In light of International Women's Day, we celebrate Anaïs Nin, the female erotica auteur who paved the way for many other sex-loving femmes.
In the realm of erotic art: 5 films about female desire
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Happy International Women's Week! In the sea of films made by horny men, catering to horny men, and often focusing on horny men, here are 5 great films about horny women.
These famous erotic artworks were custom-made
Posted by Iso
Monday 11 December 2023
Even back in the 1500s people were begging for a bit of custom-made porn, it just happened to come in the form of elaborate engravings. Here's a few examples of famous custom-made erotic art through the years.
The most famous fetish illustrators through history
Posted by Iso
Friday 13 October 2023
Welcome to the world of fetish illustrators. Let's explore the most notable characters, their unique styles, artistic journeys, and the cultural impact of their evocative works.
Welcome to the world of fetish art
Posted by Iso
Monday 21 August 2023
Fetish art became a thing way back in the Victorian era. Kinkcurious? Here's a short introduction to the genre.
Sensual photography: a short introduction
Posted by Iso
Monday 24 July 2023
What is sensual photography? Well, it's not simply all about sex. Sensual photography is about creating visceral pictures that feel intimate, sometimes alluring and often charged with emotion. Here's a short introduction.
On the female sexual psyche: the films of Catherine Breillat
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Sick of the shame surrounding female sexuality? These are the essential films of Catherine Breillat that explore women's nuanced relationship with sex.
Water Lilies: The Power of Shamelessness
Posted by Iso
Thursday 2 March 2023
A homage to one of my favourite controversial film characters of all time, Floriane (Adele Hanael) from Celine Sciamma’s queer debut feature, ‘Water Lilies’ (2007).
The ‘Greatest Film Of All Time’ Is About A Sex Worker
Posted by Iso
Friday 27 January 2023
'Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles' (1976) is a film following the everyday life of a mother and part-time sex worker. Last year, BFI's Sight & Sound Poll named it the greatest film of all time.
Sex Workers in Art: The Iconic Paintings
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 10 January 2023
Some of my favourite iconic pieces of art from the 19th and 20th century that depict sex workers and the worlds they know.
The White Lotus Made My Mum Pro-Sex Work
Posted by Iso
Monday 2 January 2023
I have tried to convince my mum that sex work isn't *always* bad for months now. But in just a few hours of binge watching The White Lotus, Season 2, her mind was changed.
Party Girl: The Struggles of an Ageing Sex Worker
Posted by Iso
Thursday 8 December 2022
Party Girl (2014), directed by Samuel Theis, Marie Amachoukeli & Claire Burger, involves an older woman leaving behind her life as a cabaret bar hostess to marry one of her regular clients.
Masochism on Screen: The Piano Teacher
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 16 November 2022
A breakdown of my favourite film about masochism, Michael Haneke’s arthouse masterpiece, ‘The Piano Teacher’ and why I love it so much.
3 essential films about male sex workers
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Often misrepresented on screen is sex work. Often not represented at all on screen is male sex work! Whether you’re a sex worker, a client, or neither- these three films are all worth watching; not just for insight on the trade but because they are all round remarkable films regardless. 1. Sauvage Sauvage (2018), […]
Paradise: Love & Sex Tourism For Older Women
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 21 September 2022
I watched Ulrich Seidl’s masterful film 'Paradise: Love' (2012), to begin to understand the world of Africa's sex tourism, where older women get their fill of sex and romance.
Leo Grande: There’s Nothing Shameful About Pleasure
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Both sex work and repressed female desire are explored in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a comedic two hander featuring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.
The Importance of Pussy Power Music
Posted by Iso
Thursday 19 May 2022
Music influences us more than we know. That's why it's so important that the pussy power era of female music artists is finally coming to fruition.
The Thoughts of an Escort: Rita Therese’s ‘Come’
Posted by Iso
Saturday 14 May 2022
If you don’t have time in your crazy sex work schedule to read Rita Therese’s escort memoir ‘Come’, read this article instead.
3 Essential Films About Transgender Sex Workers
Posted by Iso
Sunday 24 April 2022
Out of the surprisingly few films about transgender sex workers out there today, here are three that are thoughtful, beautiful and consequently essential watches.
The Novels of D.H. Lawrence: The Pioneer of Sex-Positive British Literature
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 1 March 2022
An introduction to novels of DH Lawrence, the first mainstream erotica which shocked Britain and the rest of the world.
Shiva Baby reviewed by a sugar baby
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 22 February 2022
How much does Emma Seligman’s 2020 debut feature ring true to real life sugaring?
An Homage to Holly Golightly: Sugar Baby Extraordinaire
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Five moments from Breakfast at Tiffany's that anyone who has been a sugar baby, lived that starving artist life, or been dubbed a manic pixie dream girl will totally be able to relate to.
Five Underrated Sex Work Goddesses in Film & Television
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 8 February 2022
Five sex worker baddies from film & television who don't get the recognition they deserve.
Five Romance Films that Won Big at Cannes Festival
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Valentines special: these are the must-watch romantic films that won awards at Cannes Film Festival.