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Dallas Kink presents “The Omni”
Some riggers, models and photographers like to perform shibari suspensions in publicly visible venues. This image shows a beautiful model suspended in a graceful position with the Omni Hotel as a background. This is another example of the fun people have with “guerilla shibari”. Continue reading
MaillerPhong presents “Aglow”
One aspect of shibari art that makes it so attractive is the geometry and contrast of the rope against the smooth lines and texture of a beautiful model’s body. Look at the excellent decorative ropework on this beautiful model in this very nice photograph. This is an example of the continual evolution in contemporary shibari. This is art. Continue reading
Stefano Laforgia presents a shibari performance at LegARTI in Rome, Italy.
Some people have a preconceived opinion and think shibari is degrading and abusive to women. Because they say — it involves tying up women with rope. Really? To those with that opinion, I say, please watch this video. It is a shibari performance by Stefano Laforgia and Miss Prohibited, at LegARTI, an event organized by Stefano in Rome Italy. Continue reading
Chi Lum presents “Pulling Her Foot”
A gorgeous model, an unusual position, a simple shibari partial self-suspension, excellent lighting profiling the model and splash of water combine to make this a visually appealing image. This is an good example of how the contrast of rope with the soft lines and texture of a beautiful model can help to make a beautiful photograph. Continue reading
Lee David presents “Bekah”
These two friends are enjoying a shibari experience and each other. One beautiful model is rigged in a suspension. The other is gently kissing her forehead while wrapped in a robe, either just after or in preparation of her own shibari experience. This very nice candid image shows the pleasure people get with shibari. Although it is a candid image, it was taken during a photoshoot, and the photography is excellent. Continue reading
Alberto Lisi aka Hikari Kesho presents “Francesca”
Excellent shibari art can also be created with beautiful plus size models. Here is a wonderful example from an extremely successful series of images with plus size models titled, “Boundless” by Hikari Kesho. These images have been shown at gallery exhibits, and are available for purchase as individual prints as well as in a photography book. Very nice shibari art is being created by talented artists all over the world with many different attractive models. Continue reading
Noble Manque presents “Uncommon Restraint”
Although shibari art typically contains images of beautiful women, sometimes men get into the act too. Here is a great example. This beautiful black and white image features excellent shibari rigging on a very physically fit male model. This is definitely an unusual and attractive print. Continue reading
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live art performances at the Exhibit
Would you like to demonstrate your shibari performance art to the visitors at the Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit during the Fotofest 2012 Biennial? Continue reading