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
This video shows an awesome shibari performance by Dasniya Sommer who is a beautiful German model, rigger and performance artist, — and athlete.
In this performance she creates several very nice shibari positions as she gracefully moves from one to another in this wonderful self suspension routine. By herself, while suspended, she creates positions similar to those some of us use to create our shibari art. This is special. Continue reading
This great image, “Miss Nicole”, will be displayed and offered for sale by the talented shibari artist and photographer, CharlyB, at the Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit. Continue reading
People around the world enjoy shibari. They create beautiful art and perform shibari routines in clubs and private parties. And, of course, they enjoy shibari in their private lives.
Here is a performance that CharlyB and Caryn enjoyed doing for a club audience in 2008. CharlyB is one of our exhibitors and will be performing shibari routines during our Opening weekend, March 16 – 18, 2012. Make plans to visit us, meet and enjoy CharlyB and other very talented artists. Continue reading
There are special problems for all involved when creating an image outside the privacy and convenience in a photography studio.
This very nice picture will be exhibited by Hikari Kesho at the Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit during the Fotofest 2012 Biennial in Houston, Texas. Continue reading
For the last 5 years in October, Morpheous has hosted a “Bondage Extravaganza” in Toronto, Canada. Hundreds of riggers, models and those who just want to watch and enjoy the scenes gather for a night of shibari activity. In 2011, Morpehous broadcast his event over the internet. Over 30,000 people worldwide watched it live. Continue reading
Here is a video slideshow with images of Shibari Suspensions DoctorZ did with ten models at four Sabrina Sin Fetish Friday parties during July 2010 in Houston, Texas. (This video is a featured video on youtube when searching for shibari or shibari suspension.) Continue reading
This video, The Art of Shibari (Kinbaku) and its History, a promotional video by Master K for his excellent book, The Art of Kinbaku. It briefly presents the origin and history of Shibari, shows its beauty and why this art has been practiced for hundreds of years, and increasingly is enjoyed by enthusiasts, world wide. Continue reading