Behnaz Babazadeh is an Afghan-American photographer. Babazadeh immigrated to the United States from Afghanistan as a child. [1] Her photographs of burqas made out of colorful American candies challenge the western notion that burqas are an oppressive garment. [2]
Biography
Babazadeh moved with her family to the United States in the mid-1990s when she was seven years old. [3] She attended Towson University, studying digital art and design. She received her MFA in design and technology in 2012 jointly from Parsons School of Design and The New School. [4]
Beginning in 2017 she has hosted hackathons in Kabul, Afghanistan under the organization she founded called Code93. [5]
Art
In 2012, Babazadeh created the multimedia series, Burqaphilia, of self portraits, videos, and installations featuring burqas made of candy. [6]
In 2020, Babazedah created another series entitled Burqa Diaries, featuring photos of a woman wearing a traditional blue burqa doing typically American activities (filling a car with gas, getting a manicure, and visiting an art museum). [7]
References
- ^ Fiona Rogers; Max Houghton (21 August 2017). "Behnaz Babazadeh's candy burqas challenge cultural stereotypes". CNN. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Discussing racism and identity through ART". The News International. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Kail, Ellyn (1 March 2016). "Artist Creates Self-Portraits Wearing Burqas Made of Candy". Feature Shoot. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Behnaz Babazadeh's LinkedIn profile". Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Inspiring Women: On Teamwork & Wellness". Eleven by Venus Williams. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Harewood, Gia (5 December 2015). "Behnaz Babazadeh: The Bitter Sweetness of Reinventing Burqas". Of Note Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Sotire, Timi. "Afghan-American Artist Behnaz Babazadeh Evokes New Ways Of Viewing The Burka". Reform the Funk. Retrieved 8 December 2021.