A multidisciplinary artist who has worked with various forms over the years, from performance art to calligraphy, to sculpture, his...
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Post-War Muslim Artists
In the post-war era, many artists migrated from across the Muslim world, and they studied and practised their craft and were able to gain some level of notoriety. However, due to the prejudices and discrimination of the time they often were not afforded the same opportunities as their English and European counterparts.
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