Three Photographers Explore Identity, Body, and Conflict in Israeli and Arab Art
In Paris, three photography exhibitions delve into themes of identity, body politics, and cultural conflict. At Galerie Praz-Delavallade, Adi Nes presents 'The Village' (June 2–July 21, 2012), showcasing a fictional settlement in the Jezreel Valley that draws on Greek tragedy and explores dualities. A striking image features a dark-skinned youth alongside a white horse, representing the 'Other'. Mehdi-Georges Lahlou's 'Quelqu'un m'a dit que le merveilleux était révolu' at Galerie DIX9 (May 10–June 23, 2012) fuses burlesque with self-portraiture in niqab, reinterpreting Old Master art and crafting bold sculptures. Meanwhile, Mona Kuhn's 'Bordeaux' at La Galerie particulière (May 31–August 11, 2012) faces criticism for its stereotypical depiction of bodies. Tiery B.'s publication 'Narmade' features a blend of black-and-white photography and prose.
Key facts
- Adi Nes's 'The Village' at Galerie Praz-Delavallade runs June 2–July 21, 2012.
- Nes's series references Greek tragedy and Picasso's 'Boy Leading a Horse'.
- Mehdi-Georges Lahlou's exhibition at Galerie DIX9 runs May 10–June 23, 2012.
- Lahlou will be in 'Unlimited Bodies. Perles du corps' at Palais d'Iéna, Paris, October 13–24.
- Mona Kuhn's 'Bordeaux' at La Galerie particulière runs May 31–August 11, 2012.
- Tiery B.'s book 'Narmade' is published by Gourcuff Gradenijo.
- Lahlou's previous exhibition was titled 'Les Talons d'Allah'.
- Nes was born a year before the Six-Day War to Iranian immigrants.
Entities
Artists
- Adi Nes
- Mehdi-Georges Lahlou
- Mona Kuhn
- Tiery B.
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Galerie Praz-Delavallade
- Galerie DIX9
- La Galerie particulière
- Palais d'Iéna
- Gourcuff Gradenijo
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Jezreel Valley
- Israel
- Casablanca
- Morocco
- Venice
- Italy
- Mecque
- Saudi Arabia
Sources
- artpress —