Beautalism is the definitive archive of Kembra Pfahler, artist, performer, and lead singer of the interdisciplinary rock band The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. This book catalogues her projects for the 2008 Whitney Biennial, including a monumental rock show at the Park Avenue Armory, alongside her most notorious body-art performances: the infamous Sewn Vagina and Wall of Vagina. Across its pages, full-bleed photographs reveal every stage of creation from preparation to performance to aftermath, offering an unflinching window into Pfahler’s extreme, pioneering practice. Also featured are her drawings, sculptural works, and installations, paired with short texts by the artist herself and an essay by curator Kathy Grayson.