# Controversial Live Art Performances Clayton David Pettet's Exhibit is Extremely Controversial By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clayton-david-pettet References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/12/clayton-david-pettet-_n_4762257.html?&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067) & [artschoolstolemyvirginity.tumblr](http://artschoolstolemyvirginity.tumblr.com/) An art student is planning to lose his virginity during a [live performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop) later this year. Clayton David Pettet is a 19-year-old from [Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-grow-a-refrigerator). He has officially announced the venue that will be hosting this art exhibit. It will happen on April 2, 2014 at The Orange Dot in London. Clayton got a lot of attention for previously outlining his plan to have intercourse with an anonymous male partner in front an [art gallery crowd](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). The project is entitled 'Art School Stole My Virginity' and it was inspired by his experience as a 16-year-old student who questioned the cultural significance of virginity. Pettet wrote "My piece isn't a statement as much as it is a question. The whole aspect of Virginity was incredibly emotional for me and has been ever since." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Live Art Performances:** Opportunity for artists to push boundaries and challenge societal norms through live performances. - **Controversial Exhibits:** Create buzz and stimulate discussions by pushing boundaries of acceptability in art exhibitions. - **Exploring Taboos Through Art:** Using art as a medium to explore sensitive topics and spark conversations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Entertainment:** Opportunity for artists and galleries to attract attention and engage audiences through controversial live art performances. - **Event Management:** Opportunity to organize and manage controversial art exhibits and performances, catering to a niche audience. - **Social Commentary and Activism:** Creating art exhibits that provoke discussions on societal issues and challenge traditional norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Subversive Artist Massage Parlours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmgreen-dragset.md) - [Striking Wearable Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sculpture-1.md) - [Awe-Inspiring Figurative Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-dieu.md)