Acid Horizon Bataille, Eroticism, and the Future of Porn with Vex Ashley (aka @vextape)
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Mar 10, 2025 Vex Ashley, an erotic artist and groundbreaking pornographic filmmaker from Four Chambers, joins the discussion on the rich interplay between eroticism and theory, especially through the lens of Georges Bataille. They dive into how digital platforms are reshaping intimacy and censorship while challenging traditional narratives around sex and power. Vex reflects on the resurgence of the 'mommy' archetype and shares her personal experiences as a cam girl, all while critiquing societal perceptions of motherhood and sexuality.
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Context Matters
- A sex worker's airplane toilet seat licking video, initially shared on Tumblr, gained unexpected notoriety on Twitter.
- This highlights the impact of context and audience on content interpretation and safety.
Eroticism vs. Instant Gratification
- Short-form content platforms prioritize instant gratification, hindering eroticism.
- Eroticism thrives on suspense and slowness, contrasting with the quick consumption encouraged by platforms.
Eroticism as Excess
- Eroticism, for Bataille, is a form of excess, the unnecessary abundance in reproduction.
- Scarcity in erotic art, like line drawings, can paradoxically reveal this abundance of desire.
