Background: I commissioned a large painting of myself many years ago. It’s a reference to the Narcissus myth, so I am lying on my stomach, naked, looking into a pond. My breasts are not at all visible, since they are covered by my arms/hair/ just the nature of the pose. You also can’t see my butt, it’s just the hip area. So while it is technically “nude,” you just see arms, side, hip, legs, and feet. I have this hanging in my living room.
Context: my immediate family is all very Catholic, except for me. Each of my siblings has 5 children, all under the age of 10.
My brother texted me a few weeks ago to make a plan for Easter, since our sister was going to her in-laws. I offered to host at my house, and he accepted.
Last night, he texted me saying our parents had mentioned I have the painting up in my living room, and he asked if I was planning to take it down when they come over. I said no because I had left it up when my sister had visited with her kids a few weeks ago, and no one said anything. He then asked if I would take it down, and I said no. Then he asked why not, and said “some things aren’t appropriate for young kids to see.”
I don’t think it‘s inappropriate - it’s not pornographic or sexual. Sure, it’s technically “nude,” but many works of religious art have the same or higher level of nudity. I said as much to him, and he said that he doesn’t believe it’s appropriate for his kids to see, and if I won’t take it down, he’s not coming.
I‘m thinking of just telling him, fine, don’t come, but I’m not sure if I’m being unreasonable. So AITA if I refuse to take it down?
EDIT: I really was not expecting this much engagement. I appreciate the various perspectives offered here, and while many of you said “your home, your rules,” I have offered to cover the painting while they are visiting.
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