Art critics are divided. Some argue that the photos should be destroyed entirely—that they are contraband regardless of their aesthetic value. Others, including some feminist scholars, argue that the photos should be viewed only as historical documents of how 1970s patriarchy commodified youth.
Eva Ionesco has successfully moved beyond being a mere "Playboy curiosity." Today, she is an established actress and director who has used her platform to highlight the complexities of being a child in the spotlight of an obsessive artist. While the 1976 Playboy feature may be the most famous (or "best" known) artifact of her youth, her true "best" work is arguably her adult efforts to define herself on her own terms. eva ionesco playboy magazine best
Eva Ionesco's Sultry Playboy Spread: A Showcase of Her Matured Beauty Art critics are divided