Just Girls Вђ“ Vol | 28 Вђ“ 2020

In May 2020, Aperture released a definitive new edition of one of the most influential photography series of the last few decades: . Though the images themselves were captured between 1997 and 2002, this 2020 monograph brought the complete series together, offering a powerful look at girlhood, rebellion, and the American landscape. A New Frontier for Girlhood

For years, the "American Frontier" was a myth dominated by men—cowboys, outlaws, and explorers. Kurland’s work reclaimed this territory. She traveled across the United States, staging scenes with adolescent girls she met along the way, imagining them as a "standing army of teenaged runaways". Just Girls – Vol 28 – 2020

The series blurs the line between documentary and fantasy, creating a "utopic pastoral" where female community and sisterhood are the primary forces. In May 2020, Aperture released a definitive new

The 2020 publication was more than just a reprint. It included 76 images—many previously unpublished—and an essay by Kurland herself. Kurland’s work reclaimed this territory