Do men pinup artists draw differently
than women pinup artists? It’s the battle of
the sexes!
It had to be asked- you know
it and I know it. It’s so basic to the
art-form, it just couldn’t be ignored. Pinup
art is about the way an artist perceives sex
and women, so there are bound to be
differences. Let’s observe, together, the
differences and similarities between men and
women pinup artists.
A Little History
Traditionally, not
many women artists are historically
documented. Women rights are such a new
concept, that sometimes I wonder how we got
so far, in such a short time span.
Historically, it was World War II that
launched women into the work-place, in
America, and they had their hand in every
field of expertise and occupation.
This vintage ad was sent
to me by a friend. I thought it to be
pretty remarkable, a facsinating piece
of history. Not only, do we have proof
that modems were already being sold to
the public in the 1970’s, but we can see
the early mastery of selling with sex.
And while we’re on the subject, isn’t
this 70’s pinup fantastic?
My friend, sadly, doesn’t remember the source
of the image, so if anybody knows somthing,
shoot me an email ar comment.
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Yes, I sat myself down and asked
myself why it is I blog about pinups. It’s so
trivial, it’s so silly and so horny! So why
then? Here are 10 fine reasons!
#10 The Detail
I’m a sucker for good
craftsmanship. Most people are. As an
art student you learn to appreciate
abstract art and god knows I love it,
but there is always a special place in
my heart for that artist that can really
draw convincing fingernails and get deep
into the garter-clasp details.
Pinups of the 50’s didn’t just spring out
of midair. These images reflect their times.
(as all art does.) So I set out to find
authentic images that will shed light on
pinup art.
Those Cool Cats
The 50’s, like any time in history, weren’t
as carefree as you may imagine. Most people
worked hard, African Americans were
struggling and really, the only ones exuding
that familiar Happy Days/Grease carefree
glamor were the teenagers of white suburbia.
They were fashionable and fun-loving and like
many post-modern generations after them, they
were to be icons who reflect their times
(missing some historical facts in the process
).
I was a bit hesitant
to post this link, but it has so many
gorgeos neo-pinups photography, I
couldn’t resist. The reson I was so
ambivilent is because, what you’ll see,
when you go to the
forum post, where this picture and many
others were found, you’ll also find
the ugly side of pinup lovers. Some “ho”,
some “bitch” and other ignorant,
misogynistic shit, a shame.
By the way, my favorite is the Betty with the
cigaret hanging from the side of her mouth.
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You
all know how much I love diversity,
so when Anita turned to me for a Marilyn
Monroe-styled portrait, I was stoked.
Nothing gives me more pleasure than
referencing the queen of all that is
retro chick.
But, for me, the best part of it was that I
get to give a shake to the idea of what's
beautiful. I give you Marilyn in a 2008
model. No longer does the slender blond
dominate the beauty ideal. There’s beauty in
all of us, I think this pin-up portrait
proves it, beyond any doubt.
So click on the item of your choice, below
and get with beauty- 2008 style!
Another hit for glam-diversity baby!
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Last week, I posted a whimsical little
anthology about pinups in
sports. I had a few
interesting remarks, on and off-site,
inquiring as to “Where are the real women?” I
didn’t completely understand the nature of
the question, but a thought came to my head:
Unlike Playboy, some readers read this blog
for the pictures. Am I a Porn Blog? Some, I
suppose, think so.
All
this train of thought brings us to today’s
issue:Is the contemporary pinup pornography?
Burlesque has taken many forms through
the years, but one fact always stayed true:
The female form.
Last
week I talked about cartoon pinups
and added some videos for your viewing
pleasure. After a second watching, I
noticed something linking all these
unforgettable cinematic moments- A song
and a dance. These cartoon women didn't
only look good, they made for memorable
entertainment. They all reminded me of a
fabulous art form, enjoying an enticing
revival- burlesque.
A lot of noise has been raised in the
feminist and Muslim communities over the art
of Makan Emadi and the appearance of a new
“misogynistic male fantasy”: Veil
Fetish.
Why did the classic pinup portray the
classic damsel in distress and why do
neo-pinups refrain from this role?
Contrasting classic pinups with neo-pinups
one factor really stands out: The classic
pinup is, many a time, a damsel in distress,
while the neo-pinup is usually just posing.
What can be learned about the evolution of
role of fantasy, in pinup art?
Israel is not huge on Pinups and, to me,
as an Israeli, it's a bit of a
surprise.
A fact that is well
known to Israelis, is that Israel has a
long history of mimicking fashion and
commercial trends. Hardly a leader in
it's own cultural right, Israel used to
mimic Europe in the 40's, 50's and 60's.
But as the political and financial
scales tipped in America's favor,
American business models and fashion
trends have become more and more popular
in Israel. As fashion and pop culture
are inextricably linked, one can
understand what African American pop
culture is doing in Israel and why
women's role-models become Carrie
Bradshaw.
So Why Aren't Pinups Having their big
comeback in Israel?
Sexual art is usually underground or very
niched. Because of this, artists throw all
inhibition away and correct the politically
incorrect. There are no holy cows in the
pinup business, just beautiful pinup girls
(and boys) of all shapes, sizes and
sexes.
Hard to find but worth the
effort
It's true that if you do a Google
search of the term “male pinups” you wouldn't
get much of that retro beefcake fun. Not to
mention the poor results on “African American
pinups”. But if you look deep and maybe throw
in a couple of names, you will find
).
