Del LaGrace Volcano on a lifetime of defying conformity through photography
Del LaGrace Volcano, the US photographer known for subversive images of LGBTQ+ communities, drag kings, and sexual desire, now lives in Örebro, Sweden, a quiet city far from their past in London squats and S&M fetish parties. Their scandalous work, once banned, is now in museums. Volcano moved to Sweden two decades ago with ex-partner Matilda Wurm, an associate professor. Their current days involve forest walks and swimming with their two children. Volcano expresses missing London, calling it 'my city.' The interview, conducted in Örebro, highlights the contrast between their past and present life.
Key facts
- Del LaGrace Volcano is a US photographer known for subversive LGBTQ+ imagery.
- Their work was once banned but is now in museums.
- Volcano lived in London, attending S&M fetish parties and documenting lesbian cruising.
- They moved to Örebro, Sweden, two decades ago with ex-partner Matilda Wurm.
- Wurm is an associate professor at Örebro University.
- Volcano now spends time walking in forests and at local swimming pools with their two children.
- Volcano says they miss London, calling it 'my city.'
- The interview took place in Örebro's city centre.
Entities
Artists
- Del LaGrace Volcano
Institutions
- Örebro University
Locations
- Örebro
- Sweden
- London
- United States