Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Moroccan-Born Essaydi Shatters Gender Stereotypes

Drawing on her own life, Lalla Essaydi blends tradition and modern interpretation in her provocative multimedia artwork now on display at the National Museum of African Art.

With a collection of nearly 30 pieces, the Moroccan-born, New York-based photographer and painter challenges Arab, Muslim and African perceptions of female identity with the exhibition "Lalla Essaydi: Revisions."