The artist Kubra Khademi (b.
Kubra Khademi has received many awards for her work, and this overview publication presents her oeuvre in all its complexity..
Khademi focuses her attention on the male-dominated society in countries like her native Afghanistan and the socio-political situation there, linking together motifs from mythology, art history and politics.
They are juxtaposed with impressive performances that draw on the artist\'s own physical experiences as a subject.
Multi-faceted themes pervade her art, including her function as mouthpiece and as an element in the fight for the fundamental rights of women, as well as artistic work in exile and in a Muslim society.
In paintings and more recently with the use of photographic techniques and embroidery, Khademi presents tranquil nude female figures that - depending on the angle - can nonetheless be interpreted as provocative.
This makes it both political and highly topical. 1989) lives in Paris and focuses in her work on her life as a woman and a person with direct experience as a refugee.
The artist Kubra Khademi (b
