Referencing the then-current debate over the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Western Australia, the commercial aimed to “sell” gay sexuality, but was banned by the TV station manager. One…
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Watch NowThis commercial, 'Taste the Difference,' is a fascinating artefact from the 'Personal Ads' art project. Its intention to engage with the pressing debate around homosexual decriminalisation in Western Australia is clear, aiming to present gay sexuality in a…
'Taste the Difference' presents itself as a piece of social commentary disguised as a commercial, part of Perth's 'Personal Ads' art project. The performances from Christopher Ryan and Herb Robertson are present, but the overall impact feels somewhat…
Bold and undeniably significant, 'Taste the Difference' stands out as a powerful artistic intervention. As one of ten commercials for the 'Personal Ads' project, its ambition to 'sell' gay sexuality, directly referencing the Western Australian decriminalisation debate, is…
Commissioned as part of Perth's 'Personal Ads' art project, 'Taste the Difference' is a curio that wears its controversial intent on its sleeve. The performances by Christopher Ryan and Herb Robertson are functional, serving the commercial's agenda rather…
A provocative piece from the 'Personal Ads' collection, 'Taste the Difference' is less a traditional narrative and more a bold statement. Christopher Ryan and Herb Robertson deliver their roles with a quiet intensity, though the direction, unfortunately uncredited,…
The commercial was conceived during a period when the decriminalisation of homosexuality was a significant debate in Western Australia. Its explicit aim to 'sell' gay sexuality positions it as a direct engagement with this societal discussion. The ban it faced further highlights the prevailing attitudes and sensitivities surrounding LGBTQ+ issues at the time.