Three 2003 Chelsea exhibitions explore masculinity, identity, and sexuality through photography and group show
In New York's Chelsea district, three exhibitions in the fall of 2003 delved into themes of sexuality and national identity. At Von Lintel Gallery, Reagen Louie's "Orientalia: Sex in Asia" (September 4 - October 4) presented photographs of sex workers from Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines, prompting discussions on exploitation and human relationships. Jurgen Teller's "Daddy You're So Cute" (September 13 - October 18) at Lehmann Maupin featured self-portraits that explored German identity, including images of the artist nude at his father's grave. Additionally, TEAM Gallery hosted the group exhibition "my people were fair and had cum in their hair" (October 18 - November 15), curated by Bob Nickas, which highlighted male artists' sexual expressions. Each exhibition centered on male viewpoints regarding social eroticism and collective identity.
Key facts
- Reagen Louie's "Orientalia: Sex in Asia" ran September 4 to October 4, 2003 at Von Lintel Gallery
- Jurgen Teller's "Daddy You're So Cute" ran September 13 to October 18, 2003 at Lehmann Maupin
- Group show "my people were fair and had cum in their hair" ran October 18 through November 15, 2003 at TEAM Gallery
- All three exhibitions were in Chelsea, New York
- Louie's work resulted from a six-year photographic odyssey through Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines
- Teller's exhibition included self-portraits referencing his father, German soccer, and beer culture
- Bob Nickas curated the TEAM Gallery group exhibition
- The exhibitions collectively explored masculinity, national identity, and sexuality through male perspectives
Entities
Artists
- Reagen Louie
- Jurgen Teller
- Bob Nickas
- Jules de Balincourt
- Tim Lokiec
- Wolfgang Tillmans
Institutions
- Von Lintel Gallery
- Lehmann Maupin
- TEAM Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Chelsea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Japan
- Philippines
- China
- Germany