A Nomadic History of Pineapple
from Plant South Salesroom
2023.06
A Nomadic History of Pineapple explores the pineapple plant as a colonial enterprise, alongside material exchange, scientific development, knowledge distribution, and visual representation. This zine attempts to delineate the cultural landscape of the pineapple around the world, to articulate how this exotic species has reshaped human cultures since its first appearance as a symbol of nobility and artistry. From then on, this tiny plant has permeated into every aspect of society, drawing together an integrated network. Accordingly, the symbolic meaning of the pineapple is becoming broader and denser.
Author: Yao Jiang, Hangping Yang, Mingyu Zhuang
Design: Hangping Yang
June 2023 (first print), April 2024 (second print)
Chinese, 142.5 x 200 mm, Four-color printing with saddle stitch
Pineapple harvest in Xuwen, Guangdong, China. 2024. 04.
Pineapple fruits waiting for canning, Xuwen, Guangdong, China. 2024. 04.
Pineapple yeast experiment conducted by a pineapple by-product company at Xuwen, Guangdong, China. 2024. 07.
An interior look at the publication.