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01 Oct 01:45pm

Filed under: Art, Bill Henson, Brooke Shields Photo, Pornography, Tate Modern

One of the strongest arguments against the exploitation of children by photographers is the potential for long term damage to the child.

There was nothing artistic about Blue Lagoon

What a child may “consent” to when they’re 10-years-old, might make them feel incredibly uncomfortable when they’re 17. Most of the time we don’t get to ask them.

But the Tate Modern in London has just been forced to withdraw a picture of Hollywood star Brooke Shields, taken when she was 10. It’s a rare case where we can see how the subject’s life has turned out.

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Jay says:

04:07pm | 02/10/09

The disturbing aspect to this particular case is that Brooke’s mother organised it all. Just like poor JonBenét Patricia Ramsey, the parent(s) so hungry for fame - and prepared to sacrifice their own children (sometime literally) to get it. Yes - we need to protect children. However, more and more… Read more »
Shama says:

02:11pm | 02/10/09

You can keep debating what is child pornography and come to no consensus. But these are pictures that are placed in a public space. A child may not suffer the consequences of such public exposure - on the other hand it can given any society’s morals, taboos etc. + consent… Read more »

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