​​Dipping our toes in taboo, witnessing the materialization of a moment in art history. The reconstruction of the meaning of true beauty lies in the actual visualization of our bodies in a primal state. It’s honest, it’s real.

​​Art can be real.

​​It has always been there, within us, a kindling fire that spreads through our system. Widely misunderstood: Our sexuality is often the source of inspiration for many, the body being its own muse, pulling impulse from within, expressing itself, working itself. Since 2013, Four Chambers, a collective led by Vex Ashley, has pioneered new forms of artistic and performative expression derived from sexuality, pornography, and erotic culture, challenging the viewer’s gaze and traditional frameworks of appreciation.

​​This autonomous organization, based in London, has been responsible for developing and producing experimental films and performances intended to challenge society’s views on pornographic and erotic material from a more elevated perspective. Most recently, during the Dirty Weekend takeover at the Barbican Centre, Four Chambers has showcased “The Story of the Eye”, a multidisciplinary encounter in the form of a living archive. It’s less traditional, more experimental, and an experience in which the audience can interact with a production featuring feminist, queer, and avant-garde erotic imaginaries.