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The work is not a literal reconstruction, rather an imaginary scene based on the reality of the brothel rooms with a touch of Surrealism, as the New York Times noted. The details in this consummate highlight of assemblage art are quite fascinating. Not only does The Hoerengracht pose questions about the borderline between whats in and whats out, it brings the actual borderline into question. This confrontation with sex workers, inducing passers-by to gaze through the window, forces people to think and reflect. Who are these women? What do I think about Amsterdams window prostitutes?
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At the same time, the presentation also features a selection of works about prostitution. A key concept in the show is Role Exchange, the title of a legendary work by Marina Abramovic, who documented on video and in photos how she swapped roles with a prostitute for a number of hours in 1975. Marieken Verheyens installation Red Light also invites the viewer to swap places with a prostitute for a moment. This installation was one of the most astonishing exhibits in Amsterdam Historical Museums cultural-historical show Love for Sale: Four Centuries of Prostitution in Amsterdam (2002).
See the full article from “Art Daily”
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