A controversial photographer famous for his installations of crowds of naked people is bringing his artwork to Ireland, it emerged today.
Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Spencer Tunick wants naked volunteers to become part of his first back to back city art project in Dublin and Cork this June.
Groups of nude participants will be photographed outdoors as part of his series of installations that have taken place in cities around the world
The Cork installation will take place on Tuesday, June 17, followed by Dublin Docklands on Saturday, June 21.
Tunick said those who pose are everyday people, with less than 1% made up of nudists or naturalists.
"It's 99% everyday people like social workers, artists, landscapers," he said.
"They are not exhibitionists. They just do this collaborative art project once in their life and they might never get naked for an artist again.
Events in Ireland are being staged by Dublin Docklands Development Authority and Cork Midsummer Festival. Everyone taking part must be aged over 18 and has to register in advance at www.spencertunickireland.ie.
In exchange for taking part, the models will receive a limited edition photograph from the event they attended.
PA