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Infinity II (2008)Mixed media on Arabic newspaper on canvas
Hanging by the noose or free falling into the abyss? Not an easy choice.
In a New York Times interview, an Iraqi woman was asked to express her opinion regarding the current political and social situation in Iraq. She said the only thing that distresses her more than a foreign occupation in what might come after that. In a country where the entire population believed the sun would rise again oce Saddam was gone, citizens nowlive through darker days of religious and sectarian fanaticism, lack of security and absence of basic necessities such as electricity and running water.
The woman’s statement is one of paralysis from fear of movement, a hanging-on in midair situation. I used the metaphor of a hanging to reflect her feeling.
- Ayad Alkadhi

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The Battle For Marjah

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Mona I by Ayad Alkadhi
Charcoal and acrylic on Arabic newspaper on canvas

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“Islam International” Ayad Alkadhi
This series is about Islam and Muslims in the West today. In question is the adherence to Shari’ah or Islamic law, its conflict with secular western law and the limitations imposed by it. At issue is the basic right to practice one’s religion freely and openly.
This has become an alarming topic for many European host countries. Adherence to secular law by all of its citizens is a common way to unify a country consisting of diverse communities. A fear of cultural erosion is causing a direct conflict between local law and the law of Islam. The result is the direct opposite of assimilation. Muslims in the West are trying to maintain a stronger grip on their cultural and religious identity.
Once limited in geographical scope, Islam is no longer regional. Its explosive growth has truly made it international. This series couples the reality of images thought to be totally incongruous only a short time ago.

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Old man taken down in Afghanistan because he was a “threat”

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Turkish Ceramist, Canan Çelik.

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HISTORY IS A MURAL PAINTED IN TUNIS IN HONOUR OF THE REVOLTS AND THE TRIGGER-MEMORIES THAT INSPIRED THE MOVEMENT TO TOPPLE CORRUPTION. // COPYRIGHT © MEGAN BENEAT-DONALD.

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TRAVELLING IS THE BALANCE OF THE MANNERS STANDS AS A REMINDER THAT TRAVEL IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF EDUCATION: OPENING THE MIND AND SOFTENING THE HEART. LOCATION: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. // COPYRIGHT © MEGAN BENEAT-DONALD.

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ISMI PHILISTINE IS A STAINED GLASS-INSPIRED CREATION. PALESTINE HAS COME TO REPRESENT WAR AND STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE. ALONG THE WAY, OUTSIDERS HAVE FORGOTTEN ITS’ AMAZING CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND POSITIVE ELEMENTS. THIS PIECE IS IN HOMAGE TO THOSE POSITIVE ELEMENTS. LOCATION: MONTREAL, CANADA. // COPYRIGHT © MEGAN BENEAT-DONALD.

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WRITING HISTORY IS A MURAL PAINTED IN TUNISIA’S FAMOUS CITY OF KAIROUAN. // COPYRIGHT © MEGAN BENEAT-DONALD

3 ♥ / 21 April, 2013