Set during the California gold rush, the story is narrated by a resilient young girl who leaves behind a troubled past. At just 15, she joins a wagon train in search of a new life, showcasing her determination and courage. The narrative offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the challenges and experiences of that tumultuous era, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of those seeking fortune and freedom.
A timely exploration of the allusive, sculptural fiber work of an important contemporary South African artist
Moderna Museet, Stockholm
"This exhibition catalogue welcomes you to the wondrous world of American artist, filmmaker, performer and writer Vaginal Davis. In her pioneering and incredibly diverse oeuvre, punk meets glamour, queer activism meets racial justice and resistance meets joy. An icon of contemporary queer history, Vaginal Davis has made scenes for a living since the early 1980s. Naming herself after radical Black feminist Angela Davis, Vaginal Davis emerged in the queer punk scene of Los Angeles in the 1980s and moved to Berlin in the early 2000s. Magnificent Product is Vaginal Davis's first major solo exhibition and this is the first extensive publication on her work"--