The Very Seductive Watercolor Paintings of the Daring Valeria Ko

on 17 July 2020

Marijn, as usual, another interesting challenge, and another interesting find. I'm always curious when I get an email from you; first thought always is, "What or who did he find this time?" I've mentioned once in a previous post here that I do not appreciate all artists or everything that is posted here, yet, I certainly welcome every single discovery and addition to the Shunga Gallery, as each post no doubt enriches the already unique repository here! There's nothing quite like Shunga Gallery out there. You ask what one's favorite is. Mine definitely is Shunga and classic. There's a quality to it that is mostly unmatched by modern artists, with very rare exceptions (one of them being Senju - but even then, there is that missing quality of the woodblock print.) What might be an interesting discussion and maybe good subject for an in-depth article ihere, s, "What exactly is it that classifies as Shunga?" As far as I am concerned, calling Shunga to even Chinese "spring pictures/春画" is a mistake. Yes, the characters are the same, yet, they are different, in the same irritating way that a lot of people designate anything erotic depicting human intercourse "kamasutra" when listing items on auction sites. I collect erotica in all its forms, from all cultures, all ethnic backgrounds, all ages, when I can add them to my collection, yet, to mix all things, and try to shake them together, a pleasant cocktail does not make! This could be a fascinating topic to discuss. Any additional thoughts anyone?

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on 17 July 2020

And BTW, one thing I miss here, on these comments, is the possibility to edit them. :)

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Marijn

on 17 July 2020

Thanks. Yes, unfortunately that is not possible. But on our future forum you will have the option to change and add to your heart's content.

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Marijn

on 17 July 2020

Thanks a lot you for your plea and suggestion JB. I am delighted that I have aroused your curiosity concerning new discoveries. Although,.the question at the end of the article covers a slightly wider area, namely the entire erotic art your suggestion 'What classifies as shunga?' is certainly an interesting starting point for the forum that we will launch later this year. Thanks again for your contribution JB, We will come back to this topic for sure!

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