Louvre and Uffizi sue Pornhub over unauthorized erotic art virtual tour

The Louvre and Uffizi museums are pursuing legal action against Pornhub for copyright violations related to the adult website's virtual guide to erotic art history. Last week, Pornhub launched 'Classic Nudes,' an interactive tour featuring nude artworks from prominent institutions without authorization. The project included NSFW reenactments by adult actors of masterpieces like Titian's Venus of Urbino and Edgar Degas' Male Nude. Both museums have contacted Pornhub through their lawyers, demanding immediate removal of the reproductions. An Uffizi spokesperson stated that no authorizations were granted for the use of the art. The Louvre confirmed that Pornhub has been notified by their legal team and expects the works to be taken down promptly. The virtual tour also featured collections from the Prado museum, though its response wasn't detailed in the report. Pornhub's promotional material claimed museums house 'priceless porn,' positioning the guide as a challenge to perceptions of museums as boring or stuffy.