First Thursday Art Discussion
Redefining Erotic Art
Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 7pm
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The second definition of eros:
the sum of life-preserving instincts that are manifested as impulses to gratify basic needs, as sublimated impulses, and as impulses to protect and preserve the body and mind.
Based on this definition, one could argue that all art has an erotic quality, since one of the functions of art is to feed our inner lives. How does looking at eros in this way effect how we classify erotic art? If art depicting eros in the sensual sense turns you on, how does art depicting eros in the life instinct sense affect us? Artists of all subject mater and art lovers alike are encouraged to join in this conversation.
The Pan Eros Foundation is pleased to create space for people to meet, talk, and share conversation and ideas. Each month, Pan Eros will host a discussion at Gallery Erato with a different topic to encourage the sharing of ideas and to create and expand communities. Pan Eros means “all love” and we support participants in cultivating and celebrating their sexuality. To support this mission, our monthly discussion topics will range among the educational and artistic realms.
Our goal in hosting these meetings is to grow a community that has rich conversations about sexuality. By fostering open discussions, we hope to end the stigma around sex and sexuality so that people may live more authentically and happily.
All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, and religions are welcome and celebrated. Kindness and a willingness to respect another point of view are expected
