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| Spencer Tunick's Nude Ring Cycle In Munich Public Square |
RUSSIA---Over 1,700 nude men and women painted in red and gold body paint, created an interpretation of a scene from the
Richard Wagner opera "Der Ring des Nibelungen" on Saturday (June 23) in Max-Joseph Platz, Munich, Germany, outside the opera house. It was all part of a body art installation organised by the American photographer
Spencer Tunick. The photographer was invited to create the art installation by the Bavarian State Opera to mark the opening of the 2012 Munich summer opera season. His installations incorporate dozens, hundreds or thousands of volunteers; and his photographs are a documented record of these events.
Spencer Tunick was born in the US in Orange County, New York in January 1, 1967. He is an is an American artist best known for his installations that feature large numbers of nude people posed in artistic formations. His models are unpaid volunteers who receive a limited edition photo as compensation.
Spencer Tunick was born in the US in Orange County, New York in January 1, 1967. He is an is an American artist best known for his installations that feature large numbers of nude people posed in artistic formations. His models are unpaid volunteers who receive a limited edition photo as compensation.
