Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency

Museum of Contemporary Photography
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© Joanne Leonard, Pear/NoPair/Oh Pere, October 9, 1973 from Journal of a Miscarriage, 1973 Courtesy Jeremy Stone, San Francisco

Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency explores the psychological, physical, and emotional realities people encounter in the years leading up to, during, and after fertility. The exhibition features eight artists who consider a range of topics including birth, miscarriage, pleasure, the lack of access to abortion, trauma, and the loss of fertility. The term “reproductive” is twofold. It implies the characteristics of a photograph, bringing attention to a notable lack of visual representation of the experiences of the female body. Additionally, the term is a reference to a common patriarchal, capitalist view of women’s bodies as vehicles for reproduction. This exhibition aims to add visual presence and a deeper understanding of the precarious nature of female rights and freedoms in a time where the future of these rights is uncertain.

Museum of Contemporary Photography
Chicago
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USA
January 19, 2021
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May 23, 2021
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