Sally Mann's exhibition in Stockholm was also discussed in terms of child pornography when it arrived but in the end it turned out to be one of the most popular exhibits of the year and the criticism faded away in favor for the quality of the artist's work.
Regarding her work on dead bodies, she had access to a "body farm" for forensic studies where the various stages of decay was studied. There's a recent TV documentary about Mann where one can follow her photographic journey from the family pictures to the body farm work.
BTW, I really enjoyed her exhibition! |