The site not only serves as a image site for its models but acts as a forum where people can not only talk about beauty and sex but has interviews from figures in poplar and alternative cultures. The site is more of a promotional tool for their merch like books and clothing. I personally am not familiar with the site but I have seen their photography books, tees and as guests in lots of conventions including different tattoo conventions. The photography in many of the artbooks are skillfully done and really show off their body art and each models personality. Though I think it is really hard to tell if it is art or a form of porn.
The last couple of years, the site and the company have been involved in few controversies, from ownership issues to removal of certain images. One of the biggest issues is the question of it being either empowering or objectifying to the female models?
Despite all this, I really like the idea behind SG. I think it is important to show all kinds of beauty from both mainstream and alternative cultures. Tattoos are not just for guys and just because your a girl doesn't mean that you can only have tats on your lower back or behind the ear or that they have to be "delicate." To me it is important that they show that a woman can have a full sleeve, full back tattoo or a body suit tattoo and still be feminine and attractive.
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