Vaginal Davis on growing up in L.A. and her MoMA PS1 exhibition - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Kate WolfDecember 9, 2025
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Vaginal Creme Davis, a trailblazing performer and artist known for her bold, eclectic contributions to Los Angeles’ underground music scene, is receiving overdue recognition with her largest U.S. exhibition yet at MoMA PS1 in New York. Titled *Magnificent Product*, the retrospective showcases Davis’ decades-long career, blending punk ethos with theatricality, humor, and a sharp wit that has left an indelible mark on the art and music worlds. Known for her larger-than-life presence, Davis has been a force in LA’s artistic landscape since the 1980s, leading multiple bands and personas, from the Blaxploitation a cappella group *Afro Sisters* to collaborations with punk icons like Alice Bag and Glen Meadmore. Her performances, often described as confrontational yet playful, have inspired artists like Kathleen Hanna of Le Tigre and comedian Margaret Cho,
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 12/9/2025