VOICED: Genitalia calendar whips up storm in Italy

The transcript discusses Oliviero's controversial calendar project featuring close-up shots of women's groins, intended to promote Tuscan leather workers. The project aims to provoke discussion about art's role in society. However, it faces criticism from feminist groups and local authorities for objectifying women. Despite the backlash, the calendar is set to be distributed with Italy's Rolling Stone magazine, with 76,000 copies printed.

What is the primary purpose of Oliviero's calendar project?

• To promote an association of Tuscan leather workers

• To showcase the beauty of nature

• To support a charity for children

• To highlight famous landmarks

What role does art play according to the first section?

• To offer financial gain

• To provoke discussion and new visions

• To provide historical context

• To entertain and amuse

Why do feminist groups oppose the calendar?

• It promotes unhealthy lifestyles

• It objectifies women and sends the wrong message

• It lacks artistic value

• It is too expensive

What action are local authorities in Florence being pressured to take?

• To promote the calendar internationally

• To ignore the controversy

• To support the calendar

• To ban the calendar

How is the calendar being distributed?

• At art galleries

• Via online platforms

• With Italy's Rolling Stone magazine

• Through local bookstores