Creating Spaces of Freedom: Culture in Defiance [Paperback]

Els van der Plas (Editor), Malu Halasa (Editor), Marlous Willemsen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0863567363 | ISBN-13: 978-0863567360

When faced with severe threats to their cultural free expression, people in the creative arts have sought alternative strategies and platforms. Whether Sudanese or Algerian, whether fleeing vicious civil wars or governmental oppression, unrecognized artists and musicians have found ways of avoiding limitations and transcending repercussions. Creating Spaces of Freedom reveals some of the alternative spaces where banned art seeks refuge, while continuing to communicate its inspiring message of freedom and hope.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'An exhilarating collection.' Marina Warner, The Independent 'This book is not only a wonderful celebration of the necessity, the dignity, and the joy of freedom.' Ian Buruma 'A long overdue look at the role of art in places where subversion is the only way to challenge the status quo.' Wallpaper

About the Author

Els van der Plas is an art historian and curator, and founder of The Gate Foundation, an inter-cultural art exchange organization, and has organized numerous international art exhibitions and workshops.

Malu Halasa is features editor of Tank, a visually led bimonthly, and of Mined, a biannual of new ideas. She is the author of several biographies, including Twist and Crawl: The Beat and Elijah Muhammad.

Marlous Willemsen is policy officer for the Prince Claus Fund. She has studied Arabic and Islamic art.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Saqi Books (August 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863567363
• ISBN-13: 978-0863567360
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,112,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)