Softcover | 100 pages | Full-color | 8.5 x 11 in

This striking catalog documents The MiG-21 Project, the third and final installment in South African artist Ralph Ziman's Weapons of Mass Production trilogy. Over the course of five years, Ziman and his team transformed a decommissioned Cold War-era MiG-21 fighter jet into a monumental work of art, entirely covered in tens of millions of colorful glass beads. Featuring full-color photography, behind-the-scenes process images, and historical context, the book also includes original images from the accompanying photography series, a reimagined cockpit, Afrofuturistic flight suits and helmets, and the intricate beaded panels that define the installation. It offers an intimate look at Ziman's powerful visual language and his commentary on conflict, colonial legacy, and craftsmanship, alongside the artisans who helped bring the project to life.