Hundreds Of Montauk Monsters Wash Up On Shore!

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Okay, not really. But Flavorwire tagged along with Spencer Tunick to get a close-up look at the nakedest beach party in the Hamptons (surely it was fun getting all that sand off at the end of the day). The photographer set the scene for his latest nude project before dawn in Montauk, and the site reported back: "Tunick went through the setups he’d be arranging for the shoot, including a horrific-sounding pose called 'The Crab.' The group of 300 or so then trekked down to the beachfront, nestled between high cliffs and the picturesque Montauk Lighthouse, for more waiting. Once dawn arrived and the clouds broke, everyone stripped down and picked their way across the rocky beach to take position." And that's how the magic happens.

Be sure to check out the slideshow (which isn't really that unsafe for work, we've seen more skin in Calvin Klein ads).

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on June 25, 2009 5:50 PM

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dadoc

Should have done this shot later in the season, especially with all the recent rain. Except for a dash or two of genetic color, looks like a damned mayonaisse tanker ran aground.

Guest

All artists have themes that they used their entire life. If you can't see that or don't know it, then you have no clue about art whatsoever. Having said that, my girlfriend was in his shot at Grand Central and all of the nudes were standing up, so no, it's not the same photo every time. Just because you don't understand it or like it doesn't mean it's not art. I feel the same way about Jackson Pollock stuff (he threw paint at canvases; a monkey could do the same thing), so I do understand the negative comments.