In my comments I was looking at the idea that photographs (as well as any work of art) may be produced with one set of values in mind, but used in a context that is opposite its original purpose. To clarify what I was trying to say, I don't think anyone will confuse Witkin's images for any other use than to shock, but their are many examples of art created with a noble purpose used out of context by others.
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