The big question is, of course, “Is sex a legitimate concern for art?” Simply by publishing a book like this, Waters and Hainley give the obvious answer: yes! In fact, Art — A Sex Book is presented in such an academic manner, it wouldn’t be all that surprising if it did become required reading for art students. What a coup that would be for Waters, Mr. Shock Value himself, to be taken seriously in the art world he loves so much . . . to make fun of.
John Waters and Bruce Hainley will appear at Book Soup on Sunday, November 23, at 2 p.m. 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; (310) 659-3110.
PUNK PICASSO | By LARRY CLARK | AKA Editions | 500 pages, softcover | $500
ART — A SEX BOOK | By JOHN WATERS and BRUCE HAINLEY Thames & Hudson | 208 pages, paperback | $30
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