Sex in Design/Design in Sex
Design has the power to shape experience; lending intensity to
sexual encounters and adding a sensual thrill to everyday objects.
From subtle manifestations to overt declarations, sexual imagery
appeals to the universal human desire for pleasure. Sex in
Design/Design in Sex highlights the best and most compelling sexually
inspired contemporary designs from around the world.
Design is a conscious process that encompasses the traditions and
aesthetics of fine arts, architecture and engineering. Everything in
our world is designed, from the homes we live in, the cars we drive,
the clothing we wear, down to the way our food is laid out on a plate. 
Elements of shape, texture and color interact with varying intensity to
either take our senses by storm or quietly fuel our perceptions of
erotica.
The selected artifacts in this exhibition will explore the dynamic
relationship between sex and design, with a focus on trends from the
close of the world war era to contemporary times. The appreciation of
form will be examined in historical context with an emphasis on
prevailing sexual attitudes and the development of material technology.
Sex in Design/Design in Sex will present a spectrum of sexual
imagery, from the blatant to the subtly sensual, leading patrons
through the nuances of the powerful and ever-present relationship
between sex and design.
Featured artifacts range from the objects that enhance our sexual
exploits and play, to the suggestive utilitarian and decorative pieces
that construct our environments, elucidating the power of design to
trigger our erotic imaginations. From digital design to clothing design
and from product design to “green” design, sex has served as a potent
muse for designers and an indisputable obsession for consumers.
Exhibition Credits
CURATORIAL
- Sarah Jacobs, Curator, Museum of Sex
- Elizabeth Mariko Murray, Assistant Curator
DESIGN
SPONSORS
Sex in Design/Design in Sex is sponsored by Kiki de Montparnasse (www.kikidm.com).
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Students and Seniors (with valid ID): $13.50 + tax
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