# Oral Fixation Photography Marilyn Minter's Art Centers On the Mouth By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-minter References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/05/04/oral-fixation/) & [artnet](http://www.artnet.com/artist/11881/marilyn-minter.html) Marilyn Minter’s legendary work concentrates on working with, and taking pictures of, the mouth, tongue and saliva in a very sexual manner to say the least. Minter takes common innocent objects like [bubble gum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) and turns them into an orgy of sensual delight with the help of a model's mouth and some stellar photography. **Implications** - The nature of sexuality is changing with today's more open-minded generation, with some things that were once not perceived as sensual serving as the focal point of racy imagery. An example is Marilyn Minter's oral fixation photography, which shows a pair of [slightly parted lips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-flip-shimmer-gloss). This signifies an appreciation for the more [subtly sensual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty) parts of the human body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subtle Sensuality:** Opportunity for creating more art and imagery that focuses on the subtly sensual parts of the human body. - **Taboo Art:** Opportunity for exploring and creating art that challenges commonly perceived boundaries of sensuality. - **Open-minded Sexuality:** Opportunity for exploring and creating art that showcases the changing nature of sexuality and the more open-minded approach towards sensuality. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with capturing subtle sensual elements of the human body in unique and creative ways. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore and challenge commonly perceived boundaries of sensuality. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate subtle sensual elements in their designs, reflecting the changing nature of sexuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md)