American artist Spencer Tunick, made an appearance today as another of his unique ‘installations’ took place at the Sydney Opera House, Australia. Although his work is actually photographic, he is in fact known more as an artist and this looks set to be another iconic work.

Tunick is famous for his group shots of naked people and this time over 5,200 people stripped to their birthday suits and posed for over an hour, embracing each other on the steps of the Opera House. Art Rush, a student aged 19, said he was happy he took part saying, “it’s not worth being inhibited. It doesn’t feel sexual, it just feels tribal”.

Tunick has a reputation for being shy although his photographs are usually taken in public spaces. Afterwards he said, “that last set up finally got done and everyone came together [in a] united, friendly kiss, a loving kiss in front of this great structure”.

For more on this story go to The Associated Press. Would you ever pose for one of Tunick’s photographs, or maybe you already have?