Sax-a-Go-Go
Provocatively illustrated albums offer a microcosm of the sensual world of instruments and music. Removing a record from its sleeve and liner echoes the foreplay and reveal of opening an instrument case, lifting a harpsichord lid, or undressing a lover’s body. Savoring the sleeve art, placing the LP on the turntable, and unleashing the passions of performance is an interactive experience for ear, eye, and hand. Examples from diverse genres and locales illustrate a universal eroticism in music.
Artwork Details
- Title: Sax-a-Go-Go
- Date: 1993
- Medium: Vinyl, paper
- Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.
- Classification: Albums
- Credit Line: Department of Musical Instruments, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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