The exhibition entitled "Scarlet Muse" (Scarlett Muse) brings together the best-ever pictures of prostitutes and gigolos from around the world. The project makes you think about the role of prostitution in the life of society and helps to discern beauty even among those whom decent people traditionally treat with disdain.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Naked in white stockings and with a finger in her mouth," circa 1850.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
Gigolo, Selma Avenue, Hollywood, 1971.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Young Gigolos, Selma Avenue, Hollywood", 1971.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Veronica von Teese", circa 2011.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Rue Asselin", 1924-1925.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
Untitled, 1990s.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Storyville, New Orleans," circa 1912.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
Gerald Oglesby, 1970s.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"A prostitute playing Russian billiards on the Boulevard Rochechouart", 1933.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
Untitled, circa 2011.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Cobra and Caprice", 1961.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Sabrina", circa 1960.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Richie", the 1970s.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Richie in a Ramones T-shirt", 1970s.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Ouija", the 1980s.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
"Hadji standing", circa 2012.
17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art