Malak Mosri and Sherouk Morsi
Mahtab Hussain, Scottish, born 1981
2021, printed 2022
Giclée print
Ed. 6/12
Overall: 11 × 16 in. (27.9 × 40.6 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Purchased with a gift from Marina and Andrew E. Lewin, Class of 1981
2022.60.6
Portfolio / Series Title
Muslims in New York
Geography
Place Imaged: New York, United States, North America
Place Made: London, England, Europe
Period
21st century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Label
These photographs reshape preconceptions about appearance and behavior within the diversity of Islamic culture. In the first image, a woman boldly combines her niqab with a leather jacket, showcasing her strength and defying stereotypes regarding passivity. Her assertive posture and the dynamic background with its arabesque patterned tiles and brick walls represent the fluidity of Islam in a modern context. In the second photograph, two young women command the center of the frame with their confident gazes, which exude strength and determination. In the third image, the young man in a hoodie captures a vibrant mix of Islam and modern fashion as he embraces his cultural identity. Together, these images are intended to inspire viewers to celebrate diversity, challenge stereotypes, and appreciate the multifaceted identities within the global Muslim community in New York.
From the 2024 exhibition A Space for Dialogue 120, Faces of Faith: Unveiling the Beauty of Islamic Art, curated by Noor Najeeb '25, Conroy Intern
Course History
Religion 28.04, Middle Eastern Studies 19.05, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies 43.06, Gender in Islam, Zahra Ayubi, Summer 2023
Religion 16.01, Middle Eastern Studies 6.02, An Introduction to Islam, Emily Silkaitis, Spring 2024
Religion 28.04, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 43.06, Middle Eastern Studies 19.05, Gender in Islam, Zahra Ayubi, Summer 2024
Exhibition History
A Space for Dialogue 120, Faces of Faith: Unveiling the Beauty of Islamic Art, Noor Najeeb '25, Conroy Intern, Alvin P. Gutman Gallery, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, September 7 - October 27, 2024.
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