After censorship from social media platforms regarding artworks that depict nudity, many museums in Vienna are moving to OnlyFans to reach their audience.
While the issue was a long-standing one, things escalated when the Albertina Museum’s TikTok account was suspended in July after posting works of Nobuyoshi Araki. Araki’s works usually contain sexually explicit images of women, which became a cause of the account’s suspension. In September, Leopold Museum’s post by illustrator Koloman Moser celebrating its 20th anniversary was flagged as “pornographic” by Facebook. Previously, Facebook had deleted an image of Venus of Willendorf by the Natural History Museum of Vienna.
The series of such actions prompted the Viennese museums to find a new home for their art. They found it in the adult content platform, OnlyFans. OnlyFans is a subscription-based platform that allows users to share sexually explicit content with their subscribers. Museums like Albertina and Leopold are already hosting their content on the platform. For $4.99, viewers can enjoy the boldest and most exquisite collection of art from the finest Viennese art centers.
Also Read: In A First, Jesus College In Britain To Return Benin Bronze As Repatriation
Social media censorship and sexually explicit art have had a long battle. Many prominent artists who deal with human sexuality and form have found themselves unable to share their content on social media. Artist Clarity Haynes recently wrote an op-ed that talked about the systemic bias behind social media censorship. On the other hand, Pornhub’s Classical Nudes series, which hosted recreation of renowned nude artworks on the adult site, faced backlash from art institutions.
