BakersDozen Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I took my dc to the library last night and as we got to the top of the stairs we noticed a statue tucked into the corner of the outside balcony - a statue of a skinny naked woman getting on a bike. Yes, naked. Buns were staring right at us, front side was away yet visible as we passed. I have a letter to the editor and the town council drafted yet wanted Hive input before sending anything. FWIW, the statue was one of those ugly (sorry, artists!) metal things that had no face yet the physical body was definitely detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, it wouldn't bother me. Usually those kind of metal statues aren't nearly as detailed as Michelangelo's David! (And that doesn't bother me either). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Probably not much. DD would have said, "Ewww, her TUSHIE is showing!" but I grew up with a mother who's BA was in art, so that kind of thing doesn't really faze me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No. Nudity doesn't bother us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, it wouldn't bother me at all. We frequent art museums and look at lots of art in books, my kids have often been exposed to nudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, it wouldn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 We have a white marble statue of a woman complete with breasts showing at ours. When my nephew was two, we could not walk past that thing without him going over and staring longingly. "Nurnies" he used to sigh and stand for long minutes gazing upwards. lol So I would have to say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nope, wouldn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 We have a white marble statue of a woman complete with breasts showing at ours. When my nephew was two, we could not walk past that thing without him going over and staring longingly. "Nurnies" he used to sigh and stand for long minutes gazing upwards. lol So I would have to say no. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It depends. But if you don't like it, I'm all for being vocal about it. ;) we came face to face w/ this graphic piece of crap directly after a Christmas Tree display in NY. A 3-D collage of a guy sporting a semi-flaccid neon p3n!s just ain't my cuppa tea. some, uh, heads-up woulda been nice ;) :lol: can you get the name/artist of the statue? you can also email various youth organizations. Some will appreciate the warning, others will appreciate the publicity. there's always a few that are happy to publicly offend in the name of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) It would bother me. I would expect such junk at a museum, but not at a public library. As it was placed outside of the building, on a balcony, it is easy to avoid. (Not so "in ones face" as if it stood on the front lawn of the library !) Edited August 18, 2009 by Orthodox6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Since it was tucked in tot he corner of an outside balcony, no, I wouldn't say anything. Statues don't bother me much. I would ask to have it moved if it was the first thing we saw as we went in the door or it as in the cihldren's section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, I have to say it would not bother me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It would bother me. I would expect such junk at a museum, but not at a public library. yeah. I would advise our library to leave nudes out of art just like they practice consideration at not reading religious stories in read alouds. It's one thing to CARRY religious books and books w/ nude art in them so families can CHOOSE to expose their own children to whatever they like, quite another to publicly subject your patrons to something specific that is known to cause offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I appreciate the feedback. I guess what bothered me was the fact that it wasn't my choice to show this to my dc (I'm fine with art and nudity when I choose it and in an appropriate situation) and the fact that it is a public library, not an art museum. And it wasn't a statue like David or a Roman goddess, it was a skinny naked lady getting on a bike. The purpose of that would be what exactly and why does it have to be at the public library?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, it wouldn't bother me. Usually those kind of metal statues aren't nearly as detailed as Michelangelo's David! (And that doesn't bother me either). :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 In-Thread google image search contest: who can find a pic of what the OP is talking about first? :D double portions of chocolate as a prize! OP: you said faceless and kinda small, right? can you give a better idea of dimensions? would the woman resemble an 18" doll or the size of a 3yo? bigger? smaller? metal? like bronze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I appreciate the feedback. I guess what bothered me was the fact that it wasn't my choice to show this to my dc (I'm fine with art and nudity when I choose it and in an appropriate situation) and the fact that it is a public library, not an art museum. And it wasn't a statue like David or a Roman goddess, it was a skinny naked lady getting on a bike. The purpose of that would be what exactly and why does it have to be at the public library?! I would guess that someone donated it to the library- maybe the artist. It wouldn't offend me, but I might be surprised to see it at the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) you said faceless and kinda small, right? can you give a better idea of dimensions? would the woman resemble an 18" doll or the size of a 3yo? bigger? smaller? metal? like bronze? Very small woman, thought it was a skinny kid until I saw the front side. Dark metal but solid, not made of strips of metal. I should go take a picture of it! We live in podunk town Arizona so don't know if Google would have an image but I will go look. ETA: no image on Google, unfortunately. Edited August 18, 2009 by LuvnMySvn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I should go take a picture of it! now yer talkin'! ya gotta let us really critique it properly and all that. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, it wouldn't bother me at all. We frequent art museums and look at lots of art in books, my kids have often been exposed to nudes. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 .... lady getting on a bike. The purpose of that would be what exactly ......?! oh! [tongue firmly in cheek] was she at least wearing a helmet?? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No. It wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Not to hijack, but I always thought we were introducing nude art in a low key way by having a print with nudes (tasteful by my standards) in the master bathroom. I didn't realize it wasn't so "low key" until my 10 yo ds cut a bra top out of paper and taped it in the appropriate place. Picture is now removed. Lawana Edited August 18, 2009 by Lawana typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Not to hijack, but I always thought we were introducing nude art in a low key way by having a print with nudes (tasteful by my standards) in the master bathroom. I didn't realized it wasn't so "low key" until my 10 yo ds cut a bra top out of paper and taped it in the appropriate place. Picture is now removed. Lawana :lol: That is funny! My children have had art appreciation, including nudes, all their lives. What you described in your library wouldn't have offended me in the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Not to hijack, but I always thought we were introducing nude art in a low key way by having a print with nudes (tasteful by my standards) in the master bathroom. I didn't realize it wasn't so "low key" until my 10 yo ds cut a bra top out of paper and taped it in the appropriate place. Picture is now removed. Lawana We have this painting hanging in our school room. My kids haven't ever said anything, lol! Edited August 18, 2009 by Mrs Mungo bigger mermaid painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nope, it wouldn't bother me. However, if it bothers you that much, just mention that you don't appreciate nude art on display in your library...the museum fine, but not your library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I wouldn't advise searching "nude woman bicycle":svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It kind of depends on the individual piece for me. I'd have to see it and how/where it is positioned. Our library has a "statue" of three human figures right near the front entrance. It's hard to tell if they are suppose to be nude or not. They are made of metal and some kind of plaster like material over part of the torso. The metal is mostly rusted looking and the plaster is partially multi-colored partial natural color. It's an odd looking thing. At least one of them has substantial breasts...but there's no nipples. My kids haven't said anything (we've walked by it on several occasions as it is at the base of the stairs leading up to the children's area). It doesn't bother me as it isn't all that detailed...however, it is ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWifeandMommy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It wouldn't bother me, I just be praying that my kids don't start asking their 101 questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I wouldn't advise searching "nude woman bicycle":svengo: :lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 We have this painting hanging in our school room. My kids haven't ever said anything, lol! I notice your ds is 8. I'd be very curious to see if his reaction (or lack thereof) changes in a few years as he matures. I thought that by continued exposure from the beginning, my ds would be okay with it. I thought wrong;). But that's probably just my very black & white literal thinking son. Lawana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I would really prefer a statue of a figure nude or not compared to what is in front of our museum of art. :lol: http://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/1007/1_Nelson-Atkins_shuttlecock2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) I notice your ds is 8. I'd be very curious to see if his reaction (or lack thereof) changes in a few years as he matures. I thought that by continued exposure from the beginning, my ds would be okay with it. I thought wrong;). But that's probably just my very black & white literal thinking son. Lawana Interesting, we'll see how it goes. It reminds me of that Brad Paisely "I'm Still a Guy" song. "you see a priceless French painting, I see a drunk naked girl." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxYXBW6QNo eta: it also reminds me of taking my MIL and her elderly older sister to Paris. I thought they were going to DIE when they saw this painting. (graphic famous oil painting warning) If they were displaying THAT at the library I'd totally agree with complaining, btw. Edited August 18, 2009 by Mrs Mungo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Wouldn't bother me. I probably wouldn't have even noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I would really prefer a statue of a figure nude or not compared to what is in front of our museum of art. :lol: http://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/1007/1_Nelson-Atkins_shuttlecock2.jpg :lol:Yeah, give me a nude any day. I'll pose...that should keep people away :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I would really prefer a statue of a figure nude or not compared to what is in front of our museum of art. :lol: http://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/1007/1_Nelson-Atkins_shuttlecock2.jpg Oh my, I know where that is. I never could figure out why that was there. It has confused me greatly for years. Great museum though, I wish we lived closer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I notice your ds is 8. I'd be very curious to see if his reaction (or lack thereof) changes in a few years as he matures. I thought that by continued exposure from the beginning, my ds would be okay with it. I thought wrong;). But that's probably just my very black & white literal thinking son. Lawana My ds is 11. Mind you my house is full of breastfeeding texts. I used to have some really lovely posters of women's breasts but they're still boxed. Instead what's kicking around are clinical photos of lactating breasts. If anyone covered them up it would be because some of them are really gross - abcesses, post op scarring, stitches...... blech. We have lots of art books & nudes are not an issue there either. We've been to topless beaches too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 It would bother me. It is a one thing to see something in a museum where you expect it, but another to have a tush in your face at the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nope. Wouldn't bother me. Now if the nude you described was climbing on the nude with the day-glo p*n*s Peek described rather then a bicycle, then I might have a word with the librarian. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Wouldn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I notice your ds is 8. I'd be very curious to see if his reaction (or lack thereof) changes in a few years as he matures. I thought that by continued exposure from the beginning, my ds would be okay with it. I thought wrong;). But that's probably just my very black & white literal thinking son. Lawana Mine are 15 and 10 and I have a naked bust sculpture. Neither of them are remotely bothered by it. I wouldn't advise searching "nude woman bicycle":svengo: :lol: I dread to think!! I would really prefer a statue of a figure nude or not compared to what is in front of our museum of art. :lol: http://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/1007/1_Nelson-Atkins_shuttlecock2.jpg Oh my! I have to say I find myself often perplexed by modern "art" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 [ eta: it also reminds me of taking my MIL and her elderly older sister to Paris. I thought they were going to DIE when they saw this painting. (graphic famous oil painting warning) If they were displaying THAT at the library I'd totally agree with complaining, btw. :eek: I think that would make me squirm too. My ds is 11. Mind you my house is full of breastfeeding texts. I used to have some really lovely posters of women's breasts but they're still boxed. Instead what's kicking around are clinical photos of lactating breasts. If anyone covered them up it would be because some of them are really gross - abcesses, post op scarring, stitches...... blech. We have lots of art books & nudes are not an issue there either. We've been to topless beaches too ;) Ah, so what we actually needed was *more* exposure.;) Lawana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Badminton, anyone? :lol. No, the statue would not bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 No, it wouldn't bother me or my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Now if the nude you described was climbing on the nude with the day-glo p*n*s Peek described rather then a bicycle, then I might have a word with the librarian. :D :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nope, not in the least. we came face to face w/ this graphic piece of crap directly after a Christmas Tree display in NY. A 3-D collage of a guy sporting a semi-flaccid neon p3n!s just ain't my cuppa tea. some, uh, heads-up woulda been nice ;) :lol: . Uh, yeah, as much as a honestly don't care about nudity, the "guy sporting a semi-flaccid neon p3n!s " is not my cuppa either, particularly with the addition of looking crazed and lecherous. :001_huh: Maybe I just don't get art that frightens me a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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