Culture Our relationship with disgust is complex. We are repelled by what is disgusting, but we are also fascinated by it. It is an uncomfortable fact, but road accidents draw crowds. So does art which arouses a feeling of disgust.
Disgust is part of daily life.
Every day we deal with dirt, including our own waste, yet our lives are increasingly sanitised and sterile. The quest for cleanliness consumes time and money. We shower, apply deodorants, and wash our hands frequently. Leafing through Ideal Home , or any other lifestyle magazine shows that a pristine home is a sign of success in modern society. Many modern artists attempt to illustrate or confront the disparity between our dirty reality and our pristine perception of it.