'Making the vagina more pop and accessible': Japanese artist Megumi Igarashi brings works to Hong Kong
Controversial artist who creates works in the form of female genitalia is among 12 artists to feature in Hong Kong show, and will give a talk during the exhibition
Japanese artist Megumi Igarashi, better know as Rokudenashiko or “bad girl” for her so-called vagina art, is coming to Hong Kong in September for a group show that explores feminism, censorship and obscene objects in new media.
To be held at independent art space Woofer Ten in Yau Ma Tei between August 28 and September 20, “Gender, Genitor and Genitalia” will also feature works by 11 other Japanese and local artists, including Makoto Aida, Ryoko Suzuki, Phoebe Man, Lam Hoi-sin and Yuk King Tan. Igarashi will give a talk at the Para Site art space in Quarry Bay on September 1.
The exhibition’s curator, Hitomi Hasegawa, says the exhibition is inspired by Igarashi’s arrest in Japan last July, when she emailed 3D data of a kayak in the shape of her vagina to financial supporters. Police officers confiscated her belongings – including her artworks – and the artist was later detained and interrogated for 23 days. Igarashi is still fighting obscenity charges back home.
