Apparently there's a new work out in New York at the Park Avenue Armory called "WS" (White Snow). (See: GalleristNY or Gothamist reviews here.) It's a big deal because it's seen as an official symbol of departure from the type of "safe" works that usually are put on display and focuses solely on the more controversial types of art that can only come when you're really "cutting edge".
People are angry about this because Paul McCarthy has asked that this installment be rated NC-17. That's right, no one under the age of 17 is allowed into this exhibit. People argue that things that have age ratings shouldn't be funded with government funds. The curator argues that art has dark sides, and, like all art, this type of exhibit will (essentially) be in the eye of the beholder. Just because it's darker doesn't mean its not art or that it's not valid. Although all involved agree that it's a "rough" exhibit (read: a man masturbating to orgasm, violent, staged murder scenes, strong implications of strongly--bacchanalian? behavior), the museum will definitely have a lot to explain-- and defend.
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