Does This Photo Shoot Glamorize Violence?
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2012/06/20 21:21:46
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This might be one of the most disturbing, distasteful things we’ve ever seen. A Bulgarian fashion magazine recently featured a photo shoot of models who appear bloodied, bruised, slashed, punched and burnt, with the tagline, “Victim of Beauty.”

But if the images make you think of domestic violence, the editor-in-chief of 12 Magazine says that’s your own sick mind at work. “This shoot was left without an introductory text, thus allowing everybody to translate it the way they want,” editor-in-chief Huben Hubenov told The New York Daily News. “A lot of people read ‘domestic violence’ in those pictures, but it is their mind who came up with that explanation of the shoot, not ours."

Hubenov adds: “And if they took the time to actually examine the photographs, instead of superficially jumping to [conclusions], they would’ve seen girls who look at us strongly, who look confident, who are above the wounds, above everything. They are independent.”

Others strongly disagree. “Violence against women exists way too frequently in real life for us to want to look at it in a fashion magazine,” blogger Cheryl Wischhover wrote on Fashionista, joining a chorus of other outraged bloggers. However, some readers called the shoot beautiful and “thought-provoking.” What do you think? Do these photos glamorize violence?


But if the images make you think of domestic violence, the editor-in-chief of 12 Magazine says that’s your own sick mind at work. “This shoot was left without an introductory text, thus allowing everybody to translate it the way they want,” editor-in-chief Huben Hubenov told The New York Daily News. “A lot of people read ‘domestic violence’ in those pictures, but it is their mind who came up with that explanation of the shoot, not ours."

Hubenov adds: “And if they took the time to actually examine the photographs, instead of superficially jumping to [conclusions], they would’ve seen girls who look at us strongly, who look confident, who are above the wounds, above everything. They are independent.”

Others strongly disagree. “Violence against women exists way too frequently in real life for us to want to look at it in a fashion magazine,” blogger Cheryl Wischhover wrote on Fashionista, joining a chorus of other outraged bloggers. However, some readers called the shoot beautiful and “thought-provoking.” What do you think? Do these photos glamorize violence?

Top Opinion
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♥K14 2012/06/20 21:43:16No






















I have indeed had a hell of a lot of violence in my life, since childhood. Thr scars are both internal and external, so you can imagine (since you're good at that) the type of injuries this would entail. It has come from men AND women, when I was too young to defend myself. The publishers deliberately left the interpretation up to the viewer. You clearly have never seen what an animal or accident or any other thing can do to a person. I spent years printing pics for medical and police crime labs, so I do know what I am talking about.
I could jump to conclusions about this being about domestic violence, but I have seen too much, and there are many ways a person can be harmed or scarred. I refuse to always be quick to assume a man had something to do with it, I look f...
I have indeed had a hell of a lot of violence in my life, since childhood. Thr scars are both internal and external, so you can imagine (since you're good at that) the type of injuries this would entail. It has come from men AND women, when I was too young to defend myself. The publishers deliberately left the interpretation up to the viewer. You clearly have never seen what an animal or accident or any other thing can do to a person. I spent years printing pics for medical and police crime labs, so I do know what I am talking about.
I could jump to conclusions about this being about domestic violence, but I have seen too much, and there are many ways a person can be harmed or scarred. I refuse to always be quick to assume a man had something to do with it, I look for facts before I judge.
I still refuse to blame all men (or women) for every mark upon a woman. You can deny it all you want, but I am a woman, just not one who carries hate, myopic vision and a big chip on my shoulder throughout my life. I choose to look for facts, and choose to have only positive people in my life. Be careful. You get what you are looking for. And unlike you, I only wish for you to find peace and be able to see the good in others, and give all people a chance before you demonize them. Your life will be happier. And happier people make a better world.
The pics are disgusting and an insult to any woman. IT will be seen as women being beaten by men and that is all there is to it.
You of course are wrong in you assesment not only of me but the pics.
ONCE again the pics are seen as a women beaten by a man. It is art right? Then that is how I and many other people will see it.
how you are seeing things is not the norm and I ask that you seek help. You hate women and men too on this issue as your posts reflect.
poor Ric....Now piss off.
Whatever helps you sleep at night, it's OK with me. Since you've clearly gifted me with a fair bit of your unresolved anger and pain at people who have harmed you in life, I choose to believe you have given me permission to do something about it, or you wouldn't have spent the time to write. I accept your pain on your behalf, and though I am not Christian, I pass it on to my higher beings on your behalf, and ask that you be sent the situations and people necessary to heal your anger and pain, in a way that is loving and positive in YOUR eyes, while being easy and effortless for you to accept and allow; that your eyes be blessed to see love and compassion when it stands before you; your ears be blessed to hear truth and kind words, and a heart open enough to allow these gifts in to heal your broken heart. I mean it most sincerely. Of course, with your will, you can reject these gifts and continue to be angry at the world, and at me, or reject them because you dislike the way they come to you. It's your choice. I also see someone who has a great deal of unresolved injustice and pain in their heart. . May you also find justice, or some sense of resolution to these things... May you begi...
Whatever helps you sleep at night, it's OK with me. Since you've clearly gifted me with a fair bit of your unresolved anger and pain at people who have harmed you in life, I choose to believe you have given me permission to do something about it, or you wouldn't have spent the time to write. I accept your pain on your behalf, and though I am not Christian, I pass it on to my higher beings on your behalf, and ask that you be sent the situations and people necessary to heal your anger and pain, in a way that is loving and positive in YOUR eyes, while being easy and effortless for you to accept and allow; that your eyes be blessed to see love and compassion when it stands before you; your ears be blessed to hear truth and kind words, and a heart open enough to allow these gifts in to heal your broken heart. I mean it most sincerely. Of course, with your will, you can reject these gifts and continue to be angry at the world, and at me, or reject them because you dislike the way they come to you. It's your choice. I also see someone who has a great deal of unresolved injustice and pain in their heart. . May you also find justice, or some sense of resolution to these things... May you begin to see little positive changes here and there that let you know these things are possible. All you have to do is allow it, appreciate it, and show thanks when things come to you, however big or small.
If it is your will, may your feet find the path of joy, and your heart allow it to live within you.
Peace-K
But Bulgarian bubba is crazy that promoted these pictures...sad very sad...bark
That being the case, that domestic abuse takes such a prominent place in the fabric of society instead of being the rarer aberration we'd like it to be...to say that the unforeseen-predictable response (that these photo shoots are glamorizing domestic abuse) is "our own sick minds at work" is ludicrous. It's deep denial. It's playing cat and mouse with humanity's darker side. It's a cruel, cold play.
Boo, hiss.
Men don't report the abuse because they are afraid they won't be seen as manly
I don't see victims at all. I see strong women who've run into a rough patch, picked themselves up and are ready to kick butt.
Maybe I spend too much time thinking about heroes....
However, as someone who has been a victim of domestic violence before, these images are uncomfortable for me and I can see why people would be shocked by them.
i don't think they should put this as in a fashion magazine though, that seems pretty messed up..