Kanye West recently released a provocative, controversial video featuring wax versions of numerous famous people who are connected to him in one way or another, all lying in a bed together naked.
The slow pans of the various naked wax figures plus the viewer’s knowledge of the various interactions West has had with each of them – from family relationships to fueling fires to famous feuds – makes the video a commentary on a wide range of topics – fame, exploitation, consent, agency, patriarchy, rape culture, power dynamics, racism, art, media, censorship and more.
Although there is nothing overtly sexual happening and the figures are all portrayed as only sleeping, the video features a huge amount of (wax) nudity with the female figures the most exposed (which may also be taken as a commentary on our culture as well.)
I can see why this video may not be for everyone and even offensive to some. But personally I like that it’s so provocative and thought-provoking.
“Famous” – Kanye West
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