Changing Climate, Changing Colors:
24 Contemporary Muslim Artists
January 16 – March 16, 2006
Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 20, 6-8 PM
Curated by Mareena W. Daredia, Changing Climate, Changing Colors provides insights into positions taken by contemporary Muslim artists and reflects a sense of cultural, religious, and personal identity. The work features a diverse group of artists hailing from South Asian, Middle and Far Eastern cultures. This exhibition brings together an innovative collection of painting, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, photography, mixed-media works, digital/animation, video, sculpture, installation, and performance.
Artists: Samira Abbassy, Tareq Abboushi, Sabah Ahmed, Diana Al-Hadid, Javid Alibhai (Ja.1n.Us Art), Meher Asad, Bushra Chaudry, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Khadija Daya, Hasan Elahi, Yasmin Etemadi, Huma Gul, Sarah Husain, Masood Kamandy, Yasamin Keshtkar, Asma Arshad Mahmood, Sara Rahbar, Sa’dia Rehman, Hadieh Marjan Shafie, Mo Shah, Tahera Seher Shah, Saba Waheed, Emna Zghal, and Fayyaz “Bijli”.
Abrons Arts Center
466 Grand Street at Pitt, Lower East Side
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