During the subsequent trials, Irina argued that her photos were art—a continuation of Surrealist traditions. Playboy argued that the images were tasteful nudes, no different from their standard fare. The opposition countered: Playboy ’s standard fare featured women over 18. The defense collapsed under the weight of reality. In 1977, Irina was convicted of "corrupting a minor" and received a suspended sentence. Two of her gallery owners were also fined.
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So why, decades later, did the same woman willingly step in front of Playboy’s cameras? During the subsequent trials, Irina argued that her
Be sure to verify any information you find online and respect Eva Ionesco's privacy and boundaries. The defense collapsed under the weight of reality
: Ionesco appeared in the October 1976 issue of the Italian edition of Playboy at the age of 11 years old .