In this episode of Naked Age, we explore the history of The Neo Naturists, a trio of British artists who used their bodies as living canvases to challenge societal norms around nudity, art, and identity. At the heart of this story is Wilma Johnson, who, alongside Jennifer and Christine Binnie, helped pioneer this bold form of performance art in the 1980s. We take a deep dive into their cultural influence, examining how their work intersected with feminist and art movements of the time and how, after four decades, they are finally receiving the recognition they deserve. Wilma reflects on her journey as an artist, her personal take on naturism, and her contributions to this groundbreaking collective.

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Links from this episode

The Neo Naturists - wilmajohnson.net/aboutneonaturists

Wilma Johnson - wilmajohnson.net

What is Naked Age?

Naked Age is a history podcast series profiling remarkable people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to live a nude life.

Naked Age is an interview series profiling activists, artists, individualists and misfits who have a singular point of view on the world.

Listen to past episodes at www.nakedage.co.

Find the full show notes and credits at https://www.planetnude.co/p/wilma-and-the-neo-naturists

In this episode, we'll follow the extraordinary journey of Morley Schloss, a key figure in American naturism and the owner of Sunsport Gardens in South Florida. This episode delves into Morley's early discovery of naturism at Woodstock, his founding of Naturist Rochester, and his influential role in the landmark Rochester topfree victory. Explore his various efforts, from beach activism to anti-war demonstrations, topfreedom advocacy, and public advocacy. Learn about his endeavors to challenge and reshape the status quo, earning him recognition in both nudist and mainstream press.

Listen to it right here, or find it on your preferred podcast platform by searching for Naked Age. 🪐

What is Naked Age?

Naked Age is a history podcast series profiling remarkable people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to live a nude life.

Naked Age is an interview series profiling activists, artists, individualists and misfits who have a singular point of view on the world.

Listen to past episodes at www.nakedage.co.

In this episode, we look at the history of empirical studies into the effects of growing up in naturist environments with Mark Storey, a nudist historian and philosophy professor. Then we meet Dennis Craig Smith, the writer of Growing Up Without Shame, the 1986 book that was the result of a survey of adults who had grown up in nudist-friendly households. Join us as Smith shares his personal experiences and viewpoint from writing the book, and as we explore the underwritten history of naturism’s impact on childhood development.

Original show notes and credits for this episode can be found at www.planetnude.co/p/the-science-of-growing-up-naked