fascinating article about art scene there
The show. titled “Beacons of Humanity,” collected 80 works of art by 39 Iraqi artists and displayed them for three days on the eve of a Shiite holiday commemorating the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, which culminates in Karbala on Monday.
Some of the works are jarring, challenging fundamentalist interpretations of Islam that forbid depictions of human figures. Others suggest peace, reconciliation and the triumph of good over evil.
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Interesting that the works were commissioned. Islam is a patron of the arts. That has never been in question until Rumsfeld made the comment, "They're only vases!"
The confronting pieces are still confronting. It is through these pieces that we get a glimpse into the hearts and minds of those painting them and viewing them. I'd have liked to see some of the paintings.
It is interesting what is taboo in Muslim art.
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