Romance is Dead... and Feminism killed It?

In 2018 the wake of #metoo, Manchester Gallery made the decision to remove Hylas and the Nymphs by John William Waterhouse, because it endorses “male artists pursuing women’s bodies, and paintings that presented the female body as a passive decorative art form.” But is this actually sexist? Don’t women want romance? Is there a point here, or is it oversensitive feminists ruining everything for everyone again? Let’s discuss. ✨For extras and to join the secret club, click here: Laytonicles’ Channel: @Laytonicles The Subtle Eroticism of John William Waterhouse’s Nymphs: collection of post-it notes: Should This Painting Have Been Banned? :