8 Instagram Artists That Are Exploring Modern Erotica

The rise of social media in our digital platform has served as a levelling field, of sorts, for artists and creatives from all backgrounds and regions to showcase their work. Instagram has allowed people to connect with like-minded others across borders and create a community like never before. There’s a space for everyone and everything on the platform. However, what has long been contested has been their community guidelines when it comes to sharing ‘explicit content’, which has in the past resulted in the taking down of seemingly harmless art and content, laid bare the double standards when it comes to male and female ‘nudity’, hindering free expression for a lot of people while letting a lot of other questionable content remain.

In the midst of all of this, a small space has been created for erotica artists and more and more people seem to be exploring this avenue around the world. Through sketches, digital art and photography, many of such artists have reimagined erotic art in the modern age, giving it their own unique creative spin. Today we look at just some of the artists on Instagram that you can follow to fill your feed with some titillating creations.

I. Petites Luxures

The most erotic aspect of the anonymous French artist’s work is perhaps what you don’t see. It is in the blank and unfilled spaces that the artist lets your mind run and fill it with the most joy.

II. RegardsCoupables

At first the artist’s work may seem stylistically simple, but in monotone colours and clean lines they perfectly capture sexuality in its purest form. Some pieces truly showcase humans’ ‘guilty pleasures’, which is what the handle translates to in English from French.

III. Fabio Bacchini

Italian illustrator and graphic designer Fabio Bacchini uses single lines to uniquely showcase the sensuality of the female form.

IV. Amalia Russiello

Along with Loredana De Simone, Art historian Amalia Russiello created the world of Madame Dabi Boudoir. The boudoir art is mainly inspired by the ‘20s and ‘30s with a certain early Baroque- late Renaissance feel to it. “Welcome in this feminine room ornate with pearls, feathers and rose petals where you can be surrounded by the pleasure of beauty,” she writes.

V. Smell Of Sleep

black colour blocks along with clean lines come together in the work of this artist who has bee creating “smut” since the year 2000.

VI. Tina Maria Elana Bak

The half French-half Danish artist states that she explores sensuality and “erotic art from a woman’s point of view.” Her watercolour creation use beautiful colours that depict the mingling and intertwining of human bodies in displays of love.

VII. Stephanie Sarley

‘Fruit porn’ is what many have called her work. The artist is unique in their use of fruit in their erotic and provocative work. Her work is best experienced in its original video format.

VIII. Senju Shunga

The asian style of Senju Shunga’s art is enthralling as are their creations.

Feature image credits: (L) Tina Maria Elana Bak & (R) Amalia Russiello.

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