Some athletes discovered their standard fitness photos were repurposed and featured on pornography sites without their knowledge or permission. 2. Bodybuilding as "Perverted" Performance Art
The concept of creating art in a "perverted" or exploitative manner stems from significant investigative reports and historical controversies within the sport . While bodybuilding is often framed as a "living statue" art form, systemic issues have led to its characterization as a space for exploitation and fetishization. 1. Systematic Sexual Exploitation ifbb PRO AthletI make art in a perverted wayLIF...
J.M. Manion, son of league president Jim Manion, allegedly operated websites like "Fitness Divas" that featured over 30,000 images of female competitors, often in graphic or nude poses. Some athletes discovered their standard fitness photos were