Where does art end and obscenity begin?
These books and works of art were banned or challenged for being called “obscene"—but is sex on the page automatically pornography? As with painting or sculpture, the line is blurry. Art explores desire with story, beauty, and meaning; porn aims only for arousal, without plot or craft.
Having worked as a figure model, I know how light and composition can turn nudity into philosophy. What censors often fear isn’t obscene—it’s vulnerability and honesty. This shelf invites you to question where you draw the line.
