UK art show explores Muslim life, Europe’s Islamic history and Islamophobia
Summary
An art exhibit in London shows tapestries that connect Muslim life today with Europe’s Islamic history. The artist Shahed Saleem created the works to tell stories about migration, belonging, and the challenges Muslim communities face, such as racism and immigration policies.Key Facts
- The exhibit is displayed under a 536-year-old Islamic-inspired wooden ceiling from Torrijos, Spain.
- Artist Shahed Saleem created three large tapestries with themes about Muslim life and history in Europe.
- One tapestry shows quotes from a 2013 UK government immigration campaign called the “Hostile Environment.”
- Another tapestry features a portrait of Altab Ali, a young Muslim man killed in a racist attack in London in 1978.
- The exhibit includes imagery about Spain’s history, including Columbus’s voyage and the Spanish Inquisition, which targeted Muslims and Jews.
- Historian Tharik Hussain explains the period led to persecution and exile of Muslims and Jews in Spain.
- The exhibit was created for the Victoria and Albert Museum’s new location in east London, reflecting local culture.
- The artist aims to highlight ongoing issues like racism and xenophobia affecting Muslim communities today.
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