A Hot Wind Blows: Contemporary Ecocritical Art in the Middle East Elizabeth Rauh Synopsis: This talk examines contemporary ecocritical art of the Middle East. It offers an introduction to some of the creative methods artists are using to address the multifaceted crisis of climate change and today’s ecological emergencies. Around the world, eco-centered artworks and…
Tag: Modern and Contemporary Art
The Egyptian Tentmakers and the Art of Khayamiya
The Egyptian Tentmakers and the Art of Khayamiya Sam Bowker Synopsis: This talk introduces the textile art of tentmaker appliqué, or “khayamiya.” Historically, the Egyptian tentmakers sewed complex decorative interiors for urban tents, providing spectacular temporary venues for public and private events. Today, they use these skills to create textile artworks resembling quilts, sustaining their…
Mahmoud Mukhtar’s Khamasin: Sculpture in Modern Egypt
Mahmoud Mukhtar’s Khamasin: Scuplture in Modern Egypt Alex Dika Seggerman Synopsis: This presentation discusses the rise of the Egyptian modern fine arts movement in the early 20th century through a close look at a sculpture by Egypt’s most renowned modern sculptor, Mahmoud Mukhtar (1891‒1934). Entitled “Khamasin,” the work depicts a woman walking into a sand…
Monumental Mosques in Latin America: Key Modern and Contemporary Case Studies
Monumental Mosques in Latin America: Key Modern and Contemporary Case Studies Caroline “Olivia” Wolf Synopsis: Although largely overlooked in the study of Islamic art, the architecture of purpose-built mosques and Islamic Cultural Centers in Latin America powerfully negotiate religious space and identity for diverse Muslim communities in predominantly Catholic countries. This presentation provides a brief…
George Floyd in Iran, Syria, and Afghanistan: Visual Commentaries in Islamic Lands
George Floyd in Iran, Syria, and Afghanistan: Visual Commentaries in Islamic Lands Christiane Gruber Synopsis: George Floyd was killed by an American police officer in May 2020. Although an individual who lived his own life, he became a larger visual metaphor and embodiment for discrimination and death that extended across the world, touching a nerve…