Heard of a data dominatrix? Welcome to the wild sexual history of the internet
The article explores the connection between human sexuality and the internet, highlighting how they are more intertwined than one might think. It discusses the historical significance of early digital assets, particularly those related to adult content, in shaping the internet. Mindy Seu's upcoming event at Vivid Sydney aims to delve into this complex relationship through a participatory lecture-performance.
- ▪The first computer-generated mosaic was of a nude woman, which became part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
- ▪One of the earliest operating systems was named Sex OS, and the JPEG format was tested using an image of a Playboy model.
- ▪Mindy Seu, an artist and technologist, is presenting a lecture-performance titled A Sexual History of the Internet at Vivid Sydney.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Sydney Morning Herald.