Veil

Veiling, Representation and Contemporary Art

Veil is the first publication to explore the representation of the veil in contemporary visual culture and serves as an essential starting point to establish a new international dialogue.

Extending the possible interpretations of the veil and investigating the ambiguities and paradoxes expressed in contemporary arts practice, it provides both a social and a historic context to the veil’s multilayered symbolism.

Alongside newly commissioned essays by leading international scholars and works by contemporary visual artists, key historical texts trace a trajectory of writings across religions, cultures, genders and ages to reflect the breadth of conflicting and constantly shifting attitudes towards the veil.

Edited by David A Bailey and Gilane Tawadros. Accompanies a touring exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool and Modern Art Oxford

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