Vienna’s Artistic Rebellion: Museums Embrace OnlyFans

Venturing into uncharted territories, museums are now making unexpected appearances on OnlyFans, a platform typically associated with a different kind of artistry.

Joining the eclectic mix of content creators on OnlyFans is none other than Vienna’s tourism board.

In a bold move, the Austrian capital’s tourism board has debuted on the subscription-based platform, showcasing a collection of nude art pieces sourced from prominent Viennese museums such as the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Leopold Museum, and the Albertina Museum.

Reports from The Guardian shed light on Vienna’s unconventional choice, attributing it to the hurdles faced on traditional social media platforms when attempting to share art containing nudity. For instance, in July, the Albertina Museum encountered a setback when its TikTok account was suspended for featuring a partially nude photograph by Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki.

Similarly, a video uploaded by Vienna’s Leopold Museum this year, featuring Koloman Moser’s painting “Liebespaar,” was met with censorship on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, flagged as “potentially pornographic.”

In response to these challenges, Vienna has found a workaround by embracing OnlyFans, where content labeled as “18+ content” can thrive without hindrance.

For a modest subscription fee of $3, enthusiasts can gain access to Vienna’s provocative artwork for a duration of 31 days. Furthermore, early subscribers are offered an additional perk: a complimentary Vienna city card upon proof of subscription sent to the tourist board’s designated email address, valid until October 31.

Since its inception on September 22, the Vienna tourism board’s OnlyFans account has treated followers to a curated selection of 17 posts, featuring masterpieces like Titian’s Danae and works by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele.

In an interview with The Guardian, Helena Hartlauer, a spokesperson for the Vienna tourist board, emphasized the significance of these artworks to the city’s cultural identity. She expressed frustration over the limitations imposed by mainstream social media platforms, heralding OnlyFans as a liberating platform to showcase Vienna’s cultural heritage.

OnlyFans, boasting a staggering 1.5 million creators and over 170 million registered users, has carved a niche for itself primarily associated with adult content. Despite its recent attempt to distance itself from this image by announcing a ban on “sexually explicit” content in August, the platform swiftly reversed course after facing backlash, reaffirming its commitment to hosting NSFW content.