Expressive Bodies: Contemporary Art Photography from The Kinsey Institute, is an exhibition of original prints from the Institute's permanent collection. Expressive Bodies surveys the use of the photographic medium by contemporary artists to express ideas about sexuality and gender, and to explore the visual impact of the human figure. This exhibition features photographs by established artists such as Laura Aguilar, Herbert Ascherman, Erwin Olaf, Pierre et Gilles, Joel-Peter Witkin, Herb Ritts, Michael Rosen, Arthur Tress, Michael Macku, Ivan Pinkava, Mariette Pathy Allen, and Frank Yamrus, as well as talented photographers at the start of their artistic careers.

The art collection at The Kinsey Institute is renowned for its extensive holdings in vernacular erotic photography. The Institute actively collects contemporary photography by artists from around the world and continually exhibits artwork that provides new perspectives on sex and gender.

Showings

Herron Gallery, October 19 - November 18, 2007

Expressive Bodies: Contemporary Art Photography from The Kinsey Institute October 19 - November 18, 2007. Dates and times of receptions, lectures and other related events to be announced.

Gallery Hours

Open daily 11 AM to 5 PM, Fridays until 8pm. Admission is free.
Holiday Hours: Open 11 AM to 5 PM December 26-30. Closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

A selection of works from Expressive Bodies will be shown in the Indiana University Northwest Contemporary Gallery in Gary, Indiana from February 11 through March 7, 2008.