Moments of Freedom: Revolutionary Art from China, South-Africa and Tunisia

Moments of Freedom: Revolutionary Art from China, South-Africa and Tunisia Curated by Ikram Lakhdhar

On view from April 1st, 2013 – May 15th, 2013 at Connecticut College, Moments of Freedom: Revolutionary Art form China, South-Africa and Tunisia exhibition brings together a rich mosaic of historical material, many of which have never been shown together, to examine, analyze and expose the most compelling revolutions of the 20th and 21st century. Accompanied by more than 50 important artworks including photography, paintings and rare propaganda posters as an overview of the distinctive pictorial responses to the Chinese Cultural Revolution, South Africa’s apartheid, and the Tunisian revolution that sparked the Arab Spring in 2011, this exhibition includes the exceptional works of internationally acclaimed artists such as William Kentridge, Senzo Shabangu, Diane Victor, Zhang Hongtu, Rajaa Ghari, and Deborah Bell. In addition, the exhibition will feature the works of a new generation of Tunisian photographers such as Wassim Grimen, Omar Sfayhi and Youssef Ben Ammar. The exhibition shows that revolutionary visual language in relations to political turmoil and social injustices contribute to the transformation of the perception of national identity, becoming a social instrument in defining or questioning the limits of ideological power. This exhibition aims to deconstruct the history of global injustices, question the power of ideology, challenge the authority of the image, and promote freedom of expression.

It's not rocket science, it's a feeling.. Benjemy
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https://likweb.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/all-about-adult-love/
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***Artwork of the day** ---One of my favorite images that I created while assisting my brother and Artist Senzo Shabang...
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***Artwork of the day** ---One of my favorite images that I created while assisting my brother and Artist Senzo Shabangu from South Africa! This work is an etching and the artist (I) reworked on the print using red water color! I find that all lines, colors and texture are deep. What is mostly striking is the details and the interconnectivity between the layers of the conscious and the sub-conscious, the ego and the alter-ego. I made this work during a difficult and engaged moment of my life. This is a unique piece, which is not for sale but can be requested for loan to be exhibited to the public. To get in touch with the artist for loan requests or other inquiries, kindly PM using the subject "Lik Children's book project, 2012". Blessings

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_and_politics_in_post-2011_Tunisia
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_and_politics_in_post-2011_Tunisia

The culture of Tunisia is thousands of years old, but the 2011 Tunisian revolution brought about important changes to the way art and politics interact in Tunisia. Censorship under the dictatorship of former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was replaced with unprecedented freedom of expression and…

05/10/2013

Exhibition Curator: Ikram Lakhdhar

Exhibition Curator: Ikram Lakhdhar
05/10/2013

Exhibition Curator: Ikram Lakhdhar

04/28/2013

Confronted by a simple comparison such as the stupidest irony of comparing Hi**er to 50 cent just makes me laugh after a while of grieving!maybe that is how the Irony of a genius theory is projected into reality! As simple as that!... "I'LL TAKE YOU TO THE CANDY SHOP! GO AHEAD DON'T YOU STOP!"..

04/28/2013

"Reform in ways of thinking can lead to revolutionary activity, and yet, revolutions themselves can't bring about reforms in a way of thinking, because they are more about feeling and ultimately based on faith." I.Kant

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