A Brief History of the Vulva
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Ancient Times
The Renaissance
“Female Genital Organs”
Leonardo da Vinci
19th Century
1886
20th Century (First Half)
The turn of the century ushered in a new era in art, one that showcased more modern representations of the vulva.
1914
“Seated Female Nude”
Egon Schiele
1929
“Female Nude”
Christopher Wood
20th Century (2nd Half)
The sexual revolution in the 1960s and 1970s is on full display in the art world, bringing female perspectives & boundary-pushing installations.
1960s
“Foraminifer”
Hannah Wilke
1967
“Great American Nude”
Tom Wesselmann
1979
“The Dinner Party”
Art Installation, Judy Chicago
Modern Era
The vulva is quickly becoming an icon - new artistic representations showcase the diversity & beauty of our most sacred selves.
2001
“Pi-Chacán”
Fernando de la Jara
2012
“Black Antoinette” Series
Olaf Hajek
2018
“Pink” Music Video
Janelle Monáe (feat. Grimes)
2021
“Diva”
Juliana Notari
“The Vulva Gallery”
Hilde Atalanta
Here’s to being fully seen in 2022! Into the new year and beyond, we’re here to celebrate all representations of the vulva.
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