# Intimate Message Artwork Karen Finley Works With a Museum to Push the Boundaries of Eroticism By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimate-messages References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/sexting-art-new-museum.html) Visual Artist Karen Finley turns intimate messages into works of art. In collaboration with New York’s New Museum, these intimate messages turned into art will push the boundaries of [mobile eroticism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories) in Finley’s ‘Sext Me if You Can.’ This gallery will be an an [interactive performance installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage) that is inspired by erotic messages sent through mobile phones. Finley will create [paintings inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) by intimate messages that have been sent in by anonymous participants. At specific times of the day, chosen participants will be led to a private on-site location, where they will be given access to a special preset mobile number to craft and send their erotic text inspirations to the artist. Finley will then take the messages and draw her interpretation and display them throughout the period of the interactive installations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Performance Art:** The use of mobile phones and intimate messages in Karen Finley's 'Sext Me if You Can' exhibition highlights the trend of interactive performance art. - **Ero-technology:** The transformation of intimate messages into art through technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of mobile eroticism. - **Anonymity and Privacy:** The anonymous participation in 'Sext Me if You Can' showcases the trend of prioritizing anonymity and privacy in the digital age. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Entertainment:** The convergence of technology and art in Karen Finley's exhibition demonstrates a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the art and entertainment industry. - **Mobile Technology:** The use of mobile phones as a canvas for intimate messaging in 'Sext Me if You Can' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile technology industry. - **Digital Privacy and Security:** The emphasis on anonymity in the collection of intimate messages highlights the need for innovative solutions in the digital privacy and security industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Subversive Artist Massage Parlours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmgreen-dragset.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md)