A Hirsute Affair

Organized by Alicia Chester

A Hirsute Affair gains its name from hirsutism, a medical condition found in women who grow excessive amounts of hair, often in places where hair does not normally grow. At the heart of the exhibition are the myriad cultural meanings and representations of hair. From gender, race, and identity politics to memory, metaphor, and pop culture, hair holds powerful and political connotations alike. A Hirsute Affair brings together innovative work in all media addressing issues and images fiercely entangled with hair.