The Kinsey Institute art and library collections contain thousands of examples of erotic imagery produced over centuries by artists around the world. Secret Impressions presents a selection of lithographs, engravings, etchings and woodblock prints from the mid-19th century and earlier. These artworks from France, England, Italy, Germany, Holland, and Japan illustrate the means by which pornographic and erotic images were mass produced before the invention of the camera. Wealthy collectors could commission paintings, but others could purchase prints at a lower cost. Once photography was invented in the 1830s, it quickly became a popular medium for depictions of the nude figure, as well as erotic imagery. The first photographic process to become widespread was the daguerreotype, which produced a unique image. With the invention of a process that used a negative to make multiple photographs, the mass production of erotic images became possible. Hold That Pose features daguerreotypes, tintypes, albumen and gelatin silver prints, stereocards, and other examples of photographic processes that were used in the 19th century by professional photographers to produce and distribute erotic material.

The Kinsey Institute is open to visitors from 1:30 to 5:00 pm weekdays or at other times during office hours by appointment only. Admission is free. Due to adult content, visitors should be 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. To schedule a group guided tour of The Kinsey Institute, please call 812-855-7686.

Harrison Ford stars as Detective John Book, who is assigned to protect a young Amish boy and his mother after the boy witnesses a murder in the big city of Philadelphia. Fearing for the safety of the boy, Book and the family retreat back to the Amish community for protection. Though this was Peter Weir’s first American made film, it resembles his Australian films in the depiction of the ways in which an outsider comes to appreciate and rely on the tightness of a seemingly closed community. (35mm presentation)

During the Napoleonic Wars, a sudden attack by a French warship inflicts severe damage upon the ship of Captain “Lucky” Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) of the British Navy. Captain Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes chase across two oceans to destroy the enemy at any cost and maintain the honor of his post. Co-starring Paul Bettany as ship surgeon Stephen Maturin, the film was nominated for 10 Oscars© including Best Picture. Director Peter Weir is scheduled to be present. (35mm presentation)

Jesse Lacy is a busy young man – and has kept very busy this past year performing his songs, sometimes solo, sometimes with a few friends. His songs are Pop/Contemporary/Americana in nature and he always has a great big smile when he performs ‘em. A natural entertainer – Jesse Lacy! Joe Augustine is another young man visiting us from New Castle IN. Joe’s music is Bluesy, with some Americana edge to them. He is a soulful entertainer and seems to drift to another place when he is on stage. He loves what he does and it is very apparent to all who come to see him. Marc Haggerty is the seasoned veteran on this evening’s program – literally. He is a proud Grandpa who used to work as a ‘catcher’ when he worked on a trapease act with some of the larger circuses as he toured with his (then) young son. He served in Vietnam as a Marine and has been playing music through it all. His songs are lovely, can be thought provoking, and often politically motivated. Dare we say it; ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAM lined up for our Audience – come early get a good seat!
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