Hundreds of Hull City residents in UK, who are 18 years and above have been asked to strip naked for an art photograph tagged ‘sea of Hull installation’.

The sea of Hull installation is an art which is expected to be released next year to coincide with Hull being the UK City of Culture. Organisers say the city will host American photographer Spencer Tunick, who is known for his images of masses of naked people around the world.

A SkyNews report revealed that a photo shoot is scheduled for July 9, with the final result to be unveiled next year when Hull is the UK City of Culture. Organisers hope hundreds of people will take part in the Sea Of Hull installation.

Participants will be covered in body paint to create the multiple colours of the sea, in recognition of the city’s maritime history.

Tunick said the body paint would help people overcome their inhibitions.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in art who wants to pose nude, but is modest," he said.

"It intrigues me that in some places where there are major streets or parks today, previously there was water.

"To reflect this I'll be using body paint so that the massed people create the idea of a sea of humanity flooding the urban landscape."

The New York-based photographer has created installations in more than 90 landmarks around the world, including in front of the Sydney Opera House and the Place des Arts in Montreal.

The curator of Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery, Kirsten Simister, said: "This is more than a commission. It's an opportunity to involve people directly in an amazing live, performance that will temporarily transform the city.

"His new body of work will form part of an exhibition in 2017 and will also be purchased for the permanent collection.”

*Photo shows one of Spencer Tunick nude photo shoot.

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