Right from Kama Sutra to Japanese Netsuke, erotica in art is omnipresent. It has often garnered acceptance into mainstream art, owing to the efforts of connoisseurs who think that 'erotic display of artistry' is indeed worthy of admiration.
Here's the picture that caused the uproar.
Axell's work is hailed as a "critique of mainstream Pop Art", with references to how women are often seen as passive objects. Axell, instead, depicts the protagonist enjoying her 'ice cream dessert', suggesting women as active, confident beings who 'chase satisfaction'!