New book on the work of Monica Sjöö.As a pioneer of feminist art and female spirituality, Sjöö began producing images that sought to express her growing resentment for social injustices.Later works speaks to ancient knowledge and belief systems, drawing imagery from pagan sites and female symbols of the past, reflecting her lifelong research into ancient matriarchal cultures.The catalogue traces the artist's deep commitment to gender and environmental justice.Features a foreword from Gitte Ørskou and Paul Hobbs, as well as an introduction from curators Jo Widoff (Moderna Museet) and Amy Budd (Modern Art Oxford).Co-published with Moderna Museet.Published on occasion of the exhibition 'Monica Sjöö: The Great Cosmic Mother', 13 May - 15 Oct 2023, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, which will travel to Modern Art Oxford, UK from 18 Nov 2023 - 25 Feb 2024.Born in Sweden, Monica Sjöö (1938-2005) lived most of her adult life in Bristol, UK.