Kunsthaus Graz (P. Cook + C. Fournier, 2003), Austria, participating in the global Museum Solidarity Day organized by Aksamija, March 2013. Photo: J.J. Kucek / Kunsthaus Graz, UMJ
On view in SA+Ps Wolk Gallery from December – March, Solidarity Works presents recent work by Azra Akšamija, Class of 1922 Career Development Professor in the Department of Architecture and Assistant Professor in SA+P’s Program in Art, Culture and Technology.
Solidarity Works explores how art and architecture can act as vehicles for community making, both real and imagined, and generate a sense of solidarity in contexts of conflict and crisis. Critical reflections on Islamic architecture and the politics of cultural memory are presented through multiple thematic clusters.
Bridging art, architecture and history, Solidarity Works presents work in a variety of media, including textile, furniture, architectural sculpture, video, audio and networked productions. Featured is Akšamija’s prayer space design at the Islamic cemetery in Altach, Austria, winner of a 2013 Aga Khan Award.
Kunsthaus Graz (P. Cook + C. Fournier, 2003), Austria, participating in the global Museum Solidarity Day organized by Aksamija, March 2013. Photo: J.J. Kucek / Kunsthaus Graz, UMJ
Qibla wall and prayer rugs at the Islamic Cemetery in Altach. Mixed media: stainless steel mesh curtains, wooden shingles, new wool handwoven carpets (flat-weave).
National Muzeum Zadar participation in CULTURESHUTDOWN (a project initiated by Azra Aksamija).
Mixed media (re-designed Austrian traditional dress, video 5min)
German Historical Museum participation in CULTURESHUTDOWN (a project initiated by Azra Aksamija).
Hand-woven wool kilim (180 x 330 cm), 99 prayer beads, 2 booklets. Produced for the group show Since We Last Spoke About Monuments at The Stroom Den Haag / 14 Sep. – 09 Nov. 2008 / Curated by Mihnea Mircan.
Jewish Museum Hohenems participation in CULTURESHUTDOWN (a project initiated by Azra Aksamija).
