"Despite gaining increasing presence and visibility on a motif and linguistic level over the last ten years, entering popular culture with appearances on T-shirts and in music videos, the vulva1, particularly as the external part of the female genitalia, remains underrepresented and associated with shame and taboo. Therefore, the exhibition Unheard. How the Vulva Is Making Itself Heard Today! aims to align itself with the centuries-long process of valorization and re-appropriation of the vulva. It seeks to illustrate how 21st-century female artists engage with the vulva in a simultaneously serious and playful manner. Operating at the intersection of contemporary art, feminist activism, and educational efforts, the exhibition not only attempts to contribute to the visibility and de-stigmatization of the vulva but also aims to sensitize people to the topic and create empowering moments for visitors. The goal is to appeal to as diverse an audience as possible and, through an interactive accompanying program featuring workshops, readings, and public sexual health consultations, alleviate visitors' shame and fear related to the (own) vulva."

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Curated by Anne Hörz

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Zara Alexandrova | Amae | Pascale Eiberle | Christiane Fichtner | Sophie Fladt | Bob Jones | Petra Mattheis |   Zoë Claire Miller | Rosa Roedelius | Helga Schager | Marina Stiegler | Sophia Süßmilch | Myriam Thyes | Michelle Verhoeks | Betty Wimmer