Winter 2010
Wafaa Bilal: Agent Intellect
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"...The artists who transport others to a state of genuine empathy are often called visionaries. " |
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"...Stepping into Mghaisil is like a chance to morn, or repent, this violence."
Vermont Art Zine Blog, read article. |
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| “Wafaa Bilal’s recent work turns the topicality of its subject matter––the horrors of war in the artist’s native Iraq, which he fled as a dissident in the run-up to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait––into a set of chilling meditations on photography and representation.” Artforum, read article.
Links:
Wafaa Bilal's website; Bilal's comments regarding "Virtual Jihadi" here; Details on the Shutdown of Bilal's work at RPI and Sanctuary for Independent Media (Troy, NY) here; "Art ≠ Terrorism" 22 minute documentary on the Sanctuary for Independent Media shutdown here; MSNBC Interview with Jesse Petrillo, creator of "Quest for Saddam" video game here; Brian Holmes' blog on Speech in Democracy and "Virtual Jihadi" here; Chicago Tribune here; NPR interview here; Bilal and Kari Lydersen's book Shoot an Iraqi: Art, Life and Resistance Under the Gun (2008 Citilights Books) here; Gamepolitics site "Most Politically Fascinating Person of the year" here |
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