Brown University Hosts Nudity Week

Ah, Brown University’s annual Nudity Week, which boasts naked yoga sessions, nude body painting events, and an open-mic, spoken word performance where clothing is optional. Because nothing says enlightenment like showing your privates to others.

The Ivy League university recently hosted its Nudity in the Upspace weeklong observance from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. Its an annual occurrence “where participants can explore the intersections of identities including race, gender, sexuality, beauty, and physical and mental health. The nude body is used as a medium to begin critical discussion around these issues,” Brown students explain on the event’s website.

How is that accomplished? At Nude Arts and Crafts, “We will provide art supplies, but you provide the creativity.” For Nude Yoga, it was advised to “bring a towel.” Nude movie and game night offered a chance to “sink a battleship, and snack on some popcorn, all while naked.”  (more...)

Brown University Hosts Nudity Week