Del LaGrace Volcano's Dual Exhibitions Spotlight Queer Visual Culture
Del LaGrace Volcano, a prominent figure in LGBTQI+ visual culture, is currently showcased in two exhibitions: 'Sensual / Mutual' at Auto Italia in London, running until 25 October, and 'Love Bites Back' at the Edinburgh Art Festival from 14-30 August. The London exhibition focuses on Volcano's works from the 1970s and '80s, featuring photographs from Scott's P.I.T. and ARF. Meanwhile, the Edinburgh display presents selections from their Queer Archive of Resistance, created between 1982 and 1995. Identifying as 'hermaphrodyke' and intersex, Volcano began their photography journey in the 1970s, earning acclaim for their intimate identity explorations. Their art has been included in significant exhibitions like 'Kiss My Genders' (2019) and 'Women In Revolt!' (2023), with recent funding facilitating projects such as city-centre billboards in Edinburgh.
Key facts
- Del LaGrace Volcano turns 69 on 26 July.
- Two exhibitions: 'Sensual / Mutual' at Auto Italia, London, until 25 October; 'Love Bites Back' at Edinburgh Art Festival, 14-30 August.
- London show features work from 1970s-80s America, including Scott's P.I.T., Goodman Building, and ARF.
- Edinburgh show draws from Queer Archive of Resistance, covering 1982-1995 work in England and Scotland.
- Volcano's work appeared in 'Kiss My Genders' (Hayward Gallery, 2019) and 'Women In Revolt!' (Tate, 2023).
- Isabella Burley of Climax Books published Volcano's 'Queer Dyke Cruising' series in 2024.
- Dr. Maggie Matić, director of Auto Italia, curated the London show.
- Volcano is intersex and uses the term 'hermaphrodyke'.
- Volcano received funding from the Swedish Arts Council for a Berlin residency.
- Billboards in Edinburgh city centre will feature Volcano's work.
Entities
Artists
- Del LaGrace Volcano
- Carl Jung
- James Lovelock
- Sandra Bullock
- Jack Halberstam
- Isabella Burley
- Dr. Maggie Matić
- Sylvia McFarlane
- Derek Jarman
- Zoe Whitfield
Institutions
- Auto Italia
- Edinburgh Art Festival
- Hayward Gallery
- Tate
- Climax Books
- Swedish Arts Council
- Scott's P.I.T.
- Goodman Building
- ARF (Asylum for Rowdy Females and Dogs)
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- San Francisco
- United States
- Santa Fe
- Sweden
- Örebro
- Berlin
- Germany