Feminism
Highlights
Armor
Armor (2015) by Kubra Khademi is a provocative performance in which the artist wore a metal breastplate mimicking exaggerated female anatomy, challenging societal norms and gender roles in Kabul. The piece led to exile after violent backlash, marking a pivotal moment in her career.
Walk a Mile in her Veil
Walk a Mile in Her Veil explores Arab identity and feminism, inviting visitors to wear the veil and experience its complexity. The work challenges stereotypes, promotes empathy, and sparks dialogue about women's agency and the multifaceted meanings of the veil.
Articles elsewhere
Walking with Claire MacDonald on 9 June 2012
Culzean I am walking with my friend Claire MacDonald. Claire seems to have accidentally arrived in my life (I wrote about the theatre company she co-founded, Impact, and she then invited me to join a research project). There are so many connections and overlaps in our lives that I am profoundly grateful for the accident. […]
