No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War.
A special exhibition of four No artworks by Shehab was projected on the makai (seaward-side) walls of Shangri La: No to Fascism; No to Hatred; No to Racism; No to War.
No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War. by Bahia ShehabShangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
During the Egyptian Arab Spring in 2011, former Shangri La artist-in-residence, Bahia Shehab, realized that her research on the Arabic script for the word, “no,” had a higher purpose.
No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War. by Bahia ShehabShangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
Channeling the Arabic phrase, “No and a thousand times no”, she created and spray-painted several artworks declaring “No” on the streets of Cairo to serve as calls for change and justice.
Beginning on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and running through to the US Presidential Election (2020), a special exhibition of four No artworks by Shehab was projected on the makai (seaward-side) walls of Shangri La.
No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War. by Bahia ShehabShangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
During an election year defined by the coronavirus, by division, isolation, loss and racial injustice, Shehab’s work offers a stark reminder to US voters that elections also decide the fate of the American ideals and values.
No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War. by Bahia ShehabShangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
These projections complement Shehab’s art installation exploring indigenous resilience, My People, currently on display in the Banyan Courtyard at Shangri La.
No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War. by Bahia ShehabShangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
Taken together, Shehab’s exquisite and provocative artistry leans into today’s most urgent conversations - from Columbus to the White House.
Shangri La is a museum for learning about the global culture of Islamic art and design through exhibitions, digital and educational initiatives, public tours and programs, and community partnerships.
No to Fascism. No to Hatred. No to Racism. No to War.
October 12, 2020 - November 28, 2020
Monday through Saturday 6:30PM-8:30PM
Bahia Shehab was an artist-in-residence at Shangri La from August 9, 2018 - August 22, 2018.Bahia Shehab is a Lebanese-Egyptian artist, designer and historian. She is an associate professor of design and founder of the graphic design program at The American University in Cairo.
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