V IS FOR VOODOOVoodoo cosmology centers around the voodoo spirits and other
V IS FOR VOODOOVoodoo cosmology centers around the voodoo spirits and other elements of divine essence that govern the Earth, a hierarchy that range in power from major deities governing the forces of nature and human society to the spirits of individual streams, trees, and rocks. Sex in Vodou is both revered and taboo. Voodoo culture encourages fertility and tolerates male polygamy. While sex is forbidden in the ritual context, much of the magic done in voodoo is related to sex; many magical workings are dedicated to helping people attract lovers and ensure the fidelity of spouses. Homosexuality is religiously acceptable and generally the religion remains open people of all sexual orientations. To count down the 5 days to M°BA 13, celebrated Dutch photographer Ruud van der Peijl is sharing his Fetish Alphabet with us, exploring the full gamut of fetishism from A to Z. These images will also be exhibited in Lidewij Edelkoort’s MOOD ROOM at M°BA CENTRAAL from June 9 to July 21, 2013. A limited edition of 25 signed and numbered ultra chrome prints for each letter is available at the pop-up Athenaeum bookstore at MoBA 13 and through www.ruudvanderpeijl.com individual prints : €50 complete alphabet (26 prints) : €1.000 size: 42cm X 54,5 cm each print photography & styling: Ruud van der Peijl generously supported by: Fotolab, Amsterdam © rvanderpeijl -- source link